Author: Rob Saranpa
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2007-10-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1434329895

As Santa Claus is making his regular, yearly rounds, he climbs down a chimney and rolls right into Jesus Christ. But Santa can't find that name on his list, because no one ever told him about Jesus. Find out what happens when the most famous personalities of the holiday season meet for the first time . . . and Santa Claus learns the true meaning of Christmas.

The Night I Met Santa

The Night I Met Santa
Author:
Publisher: NlJ Books
Total Pages:
Release: 2007
Genre: Christmas
ISBN: 9781604610697

Wondering why he is still getting presents, even when Santa knew how naughty he had been that day, Jeremy asks, "Santa, why did you bring me presents?" "Ahhh, the question I hoped you'd ask. Let me tell you a story to help answer your question."

Christmas in the Crosshairs

Christmas in the Crosshairs
Author: G. Q. Bowler
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2017
Genre: History
ISBN: 0190499001

Is there a War on Christmas? This book surveys the history of the world's most popular festival and the never-ending battles it has engendered ever since its hotly-contested invention in the Roman Empire.

When Santa Learned the Gospel

When Santa Learned the Gospel
Author: Simon Camilleri
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-07-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9780995417601

An original Christmas fable about when Santa first learns about Jesus' message of grace.Unexpectedly, Santa finds himself on a his own spiritual and philosophical journey full of humour, self-reflection, wonder and redemption.Complemented by the beautiful and engaging illustrations of Matt Boutros, this book hopes to inspire many a conversation about faith, philosophy and the messages of Christmas, between adults and children alike.

The Autobiography of Santa Claus

The Autobiography of Santa Claus
Author: Jeff Guinn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2006-10-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101127775

It all started when Jeff Guinn was assigned to write a piece full of little-known facts about Christmas for his paper, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. A few months later, he received a call from a gentleman who told him that he showed the story to an important friend who didn’t think much of it. And who might that be? asked Jeff. The next thing he knew, he was whisked off to the North Pole to meet with this “very important friend,” and the rest is, well, as they say, history. An enchanting holiday treasure, The Autobiography of Santa Claus combines solid historical fact with legend to deliver the definitive story of Santa Claus. And who better to lead us through seventeen centuries of Christmas magic than good ol’ Saint Nick himself? Families will delight in each chapter of this new Christmas classic—one per each cold December night leading up to Christmas!

We Are Santa

We Are Santa
Author: Ron Cooper
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2020-09-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1648960103

Who doesn't love Santa Claus? From award-winning photographer Ron Cooper comes a beautifully curated collection of fifty professional Santas from across the country. We Are Santa is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who slip into the red suit to spread Christmas cheer. Before and after portraits, behind-the-scenes stories of custom made costumes and specialized training, and surprising anecdotes of on-the-job encounters bring these Santas to life. Just as Humans of New York captures the lives of everyday people, We Are Santa celebrates the humanity of everyday Santas. From a third-generation Kris Kringle to an Orthodox Jew who has been playing Santa for fifty years, Cooper's portraits are a testament to the holiday spirit. When Santa Mike, a Navy veteran and aircraft mechanic, meets a six-year-old girl with a prosthetic hand just like his own, he says, "Her eyes got big, and she threw her arms around my neck. It was the highlight of my season. That's why I’m Santa."

Jolly Old Santa Claus

Jolly Old Santa Claus
Author: Maryjane Hooper Tonn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Christmas stories
ISBN:

A story introducing young children to Santa Claus, following him through his workshop as he prepares for Christmas.

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know
Author: Josh Clark
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-11-24
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1250268516

From the duo behind the massively successful and award-winning podcast Stuff You Should Know comes an unexpected look at things you thought you knew. Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant started the podcast Stuff You Should Know back in 2008 because they were curious—curious about the world around them, curious about what they might have missed in their formal educations, and curious to dig deeper on stuff they thought they understood. As it turns out, they aren't the only curious ones. They've since amassed a rabid fan base, making Stuff You Should Know one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Armed with their inquisitive natures and a passion for sharing, they uncover the weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics. The pair have now taken their near-boundless "whys" and "hows" from your earbuds to the pages of a book for the first time—featuring a completely new array of subjects that they’ve long wondered about and wanted to explore. Each chapter is further embellished with snappy visual material to allow for rabbit-hole tangents and digressions—including charts, illustrations, sidebars, and footnotes. Follow along as the two dig into the underlying stories of everything from the origin of Murphy beds, to the history of facial hair, to the psychology of being lost. Have you ever wondered about the world around you, and wished to see the magic in everyday things? Come get curious with Stuff You Should Know. With Josh and Chuck as your guide, there’s something interesting about everything (...except maybe jackhammers).

The Elf on the Shelf

The Elf on the Shelf
Author: Carol V. Aebersold
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2012-02-01
Genre: Christmas stories
ISBN: 9780984365173

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition is an activity the entire family will enjoy. Based on the tradition Carol Aebersold began with her family in the 1970s, this cleverly rhymed children's book explains that Santa knows who is naughty and/or nice because he sends a scout elf to every home. During the holiday season, the elf watches children by day and reports to Santa each night. When children awake, the elf has returned from the North Pole and can be found hiding in a different location. This activity allows The Elf on the Shelf to become a delightful hide-and-seek game.