Author : Gabriel Hughes
Publisher :
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 36,48 MB
Release : 2018-12-25
Category :
ISBN : 9781792673344
On what day was Jesus born? Were Mary and Joseph turned away by an innkeeper? Did Mary have to give birth to the Savior of the world in a barn? "25 Christmas Myths and What the Bible Says" debunks many of the most common misconceptions that have arisen from the Christmas story and addresses some of our most popular traditions, getting back to what the Bible says!
Author : David Kyle Johnson
Publisher :
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,80 MB
Release : 2015-11-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780931779671
In The Myths that Stole Christmas, Johnson argues that Christmas has been hijacked by seven different myths-seven myths that control how people conceive of and celebrate the holiday. Myth #1: Jesus Is the Reason for the Season Myth #2: There Is a War on Christmas Myth #3: Our Christmas Traditions Are Old-Fashioned Myth #4: Christmas Spending Is Good for the Economy Myth #5: Santa Claus Is Saint Nicholas Myth #6: The Santa Claus Lie Is Harmless Myth #7: Christmas Can't Change Historically, holiday celebrations served useful social functions; they smoothed tension between social classes; they helped us prepare for the long hard winter; they turned the literal darkest days into the "hap-happiest season of all." Modern Christmas celebrations, however, serve as a source of conflict-and can make us anxious, stressed, fat, poor and stupid. Christmas owns us; we do what it wants, when it wants. But, Johnson argues, taking a close look at the history of the holiday, and the social, political and economic issues that surround it, can turn the tables and allow us to own Christmas once again. Christmas is not a Christians-only holiday that can only be properly celebrated a certain way. Christmas belongs to us all and we can each simply make it what we need it to be.
Author : Joseph Collins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 19,65 MB
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1134183429
The revised edition of this text includes substantial new material on hunger in the aftermath of the Cold War; global food productioin versus population growth; changing demographics and falling birth rates around the world; the shifting focus of foreign assistance in the new world order; structural adjustment and other budget-slashing policies; trade liberalization and free trade agreements; famine and humanitarian interventions; and the thrid worldization of developed nations.
Author : Jeanette Winterson
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 38,96 MB
Release : 2018-11
Category : Christmas cooking
ISBN : 9781784709020
A Sunday TelegraphBook of the Year'Winterson?s winter tales unfailingly succeed in their endeavor to leave you aglow? - Guardian For years Jeanette Winterson has written a new story at Christmas time and here she brings together twelve of her brilliantly imaginative, funny, and bold tales, along with twelve delicious recipes for the twelve days of Christmas.
Author :
Publisher : Little Simon
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,89 MB
Release : 2010-10-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781442416840
Count down to Christmas with The 12 Elves as they celebrate the holiday season in this novelty book with twelve festive press-out elves!
Author : Judith Flanders
Publisher : Thomas Dunne Books
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 35,33 MB
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 1250118344
First published: Great Britain: Picador, 2017.
Author : Jonathan Green
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,60 MB
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1510725709
Discover the meaning of the season’s traditions! Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas the way we do? In this whimsical book, Jonathan Green tells you all about the fascinating stories behind our most beloved holiday traditions. Make yourself cozy by the fireplace, open up this fully illustrated treasure trove, and learn: Why we sing carols Why we burn Yule logs Why we hang stockings Why we kiss under the mistletoe Why we send greeting cards Why there are twelve days of Christmas And what is figgy pudding? Each chapter explores a different custom and its history: when and where it started, how it has changed over the centuries, and why we still love to recreate it today. You’ll learn why holly and ivy are important symbols, who Good King Wenceslas was, and why we eat turkey for Christmas dinner. Additional fun facts and trivia are sprinkled throughout, accompanied by classic illustrations. This is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for curious-minded friends and family this holiday season!
Author : "Just Right" Authors and Artists
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 32,2 MB
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0486795527
From the holiday classic "The Night Before Christmas" to lesser-known gems such as "The Christmas Tree that Went Walking" and "Why the Top Sings," this heartwarming illustrated compilation features 15 Yuletide stories.
Author : Pope Benedict XVI
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 16,56 MB
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1408194538
The greatly anticipated third volume of Pope Benedict's already internationally bestselling examination of the life of Jesus Christ and His message for people today. This renowned theologian, biblical scholar and Pastor of over a billion Roman Catholics helps us to rediscover the essence of the Christian Religion.
Author : Neil Philip
Publisher : Viking Children's Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 28,92 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Spelling in this anthology we have retained American spelling in American texts and British spelling in British texts.
