The Magic of Old St. Nick

The Magic of Old St. Nick
Author: Susan Gravely
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2023-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1732113386

The Magic of Old St. Nick: The Adventure Begins depicts a charming tale of Babbo Natale, Italy's Santa Claus, and his beloved son, Nick. Enjoy as father and son share life lessons and pay tribute to a special red bird.

A Visit from St. Nicholas

A Visit from St. Nicholas
Author: Clement Clarke Moore
Publisher: Boston : Atlantic monthly Press
Total Pages: 20
Release: 1921
Genre: Children's poetry, American
ISBN:

A poem about the visit that Santa Claus pays to the children of the world during the night before every Christmas.

Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver

Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver
Author: Ned Bustard
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-10-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1514001802

Around Christmas we think a lot about presents, but have you ever wondered why we give gifts? Learn about the life of Saint Nicholas and discover why he became known as one of the greatest giftgivers of all time. Told as a delightful poem, this colorfully illustrated children's book also includes tools to help parents engage in conversation about the content.

The Legend of St. Nicholas

The Legend of St. Nicholas
Author: Dandi Daley Mackall
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2014-09-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0310731186

Snuggle up with little ones this Christmas season and read about the origin of St. Nicholas, the story of a man who spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ. This captivating picture book about thefaith-based origin of St. Nicholas is illustrated by?New York Times bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey and written by Dandi Daley Mackall. The Legend of St. Nicholas: Is perfect for readers 4-8 who are curious about the origin of St. Nicholas or Santa Claus Celebrates the holiday season and teaches little ones about thejoy of giving to others and helping those in need Shows how countries celebrate Christmas traditions across the world Is a faith-based look at the Christmas holiday and giving or receiving gifts With beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story,?The Legend of St. Nicholas?is a great family read for the Advent and Christmas season.

Santa Claus, Last of the Wild Men

Santa Claus, Last of the Wild Men
Author: Phyllis Siefker
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2006-11-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0786429585

Much of the modern-day vision of Santa Claus is owed to the Clement Moore poem "The Night Before Christmas." His description of Saint Nicholas personified the "jolly old elf" known to millions of children throughout the world. However, far from being the offshoot of Saint Nicholas of Turkey, Santa Claus is the last of a long line of what scholars call "Wild Men" who were worshipped in ancient European fertility rites and came to America through Pennsylvania's Germans. This pagan creature is described from prehistoric times through his various forms--Robin Hood, The Fool, Harlequin, Satan and Robin Goodfellow--into today's carnival and Christmas scenes. In this thoroughly researched work, the origins of Santa Claus are found to stretch back over 50,000 years, jolting the foundation of Christian myths about the jolly old elf.

The Santa Claus Book

The Santa Claus Book
Author: Alden Perkes
Publisher: Lyle Stuart
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2000-06
Genre: Christmas
ISBN: 9780818403811

A history of Santa and his elves.

The Story of Santa Claus

The Story of Santa Claus
Author: Joseph A. McCullough
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2014-09-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472803442

The perfect Christmas gift, this beautiful book explains how the bearded, red clad, big bellied, reindeer driving jovial gent came to be the face of Christmas, and reveals the historical origins of Saint Nicholas over seventeen hundred years ago in the Eastern Roman Empire. In a winding, magical tale filled with mystery and good will towards all men, Joseph McCullough travels across Europe (and the North Pole... of course) to uncover the exploits of Santa in a book that is sure to fill even the most jaded scrooges with a little bit of Christmas magic. And for any nervous parents out there – don't worry, there are no Father Christmas 'spoilers' between the pages of this book – ensuring the wonderous children's whisperings of Santa will continue... for another couple of years at least!

Santa Claus Is for Real

Santa Claus Is for Real
Author: Charles Edward Hall
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2022-12-13
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1668024918

"A heartwarming true-life fable from the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Santa--including his personal journey of discovering the magic of Christmas"--Provided by publisher.

Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King

Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King
Author: Laura Geringer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2011-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442430486

Forget naughty or nice; this is a battle of good and evil. Luminary Joyce and co-author Geringer deliver the first book in a new series. Before Santa was Santa, he was Nicholas St. North--a daredevil swordsman whose prowess with double scimitars was legendary. Illustrations.

Knickerbocker's History of New York

Knickerbocker's History of New York
Author: Washington Irving
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781015434325

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