Book Description
Presents the story of St. Nicholas, in the form of a fictional open letter, and explains the inspiration behind the Christmas tradition of Santa Claus, and the spirit of gift giving.
Author : Cristine Bolley
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 26,91 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781562927745
Presents the story of St. Nicholas, in the form of a fictional open letter, and explains the inspiration behind the Christmas tradition of Santa Claus, and the spirit of gift giving.
Author : Dorothea Lachner
Publisher : NorthSouth (NY)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,11 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Saint Nicholas' Day
ISBN : 9781558584570
When two children appeal to Saint Nicholas to free their village from the heavy snow that is keeping everyone inside, he sends instead a mysterious parcel.
Author : Carole Kismaric
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,19 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Candy
ISBN : 9780823406746
By the time Saint Nicholas gets to Cecile's house on Saint Nicholas Eve he is out of presents, but she remembers the wonderful chocolate boat in the nearby candy shop.
Author : Ned Bustard
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,44 MB
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : 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.
Author : Gloria Whelan
Publisher : Bethlehem Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 26,68 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781883937188
When Alexi learns from his babuskha that a Russian village church has been closed for sixty years, the resourceful young boy decides to prepare it for a Christmas miracle.
Author : Julie Stiegemeyer
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 14,35 MB
Release : 2007-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780758613417
A retelling of the legend in which Saint Nicholas generously supplies the dowries for three girls from a poor family.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 14,78 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780736905718
Following the success of her nostalgic "A Christmas to Remember, " artist D. Morgan spreads more good cheer with the release of "The Gift of Father Christmas." Sentimental prose accompanies inspirational paintings, Scriptures, quotations and the story of the "real" St. Nicholas. (June)
Author : Tom A. Jerman
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 50,93 MB
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1476680930
This is a comprehensive history of the world's midwinter gift-givers, showcasing the extreme diversity in their depictions as well as the many traits and functions these characters share. It tracks the evolution of these figures from the tribal priests who presided over winter solstice celebrations thousands of years before the birth of Christ, to Christian notables like St. Martin and St. Nicholas, to a variety of secular figures who emerged throughout Europe following the Protestant Reformation. Finally, it explains how the popularity of a poem about a "miniature sleigh" and "eight tiny reindeer" helped consolidate the diverse European gift-givers into an enduring tradition in which American children awake early on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought. Although the names, appearance, attire and gift-giving practices of the world's winter solstice gift-givers differ greatly, they are all recognizable as Santa, the personification of the Christmas and Midwinter festivals. Despite efforts to eliminate him by groups as diverse as the Puritans of seventeenth century New England, the Communist Party of the twentieth century Soviet Union and the government of Nazi Germany, Santa has survived and prospered, becoming one of the best known and most beloved figures in the world.
Author : Ellen Nibali
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 47,45 MB
Release : 2010-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0981815413
How did St. Nicholas begin? What does Santa Claus have to do with Jesus? The secret of St. Nicholas, a true heroic tale for Christmas.
Author : Dandi Daley Mackall
Publisher : Zonderkidz
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 21,97 MB
Release : 2014-09-23
Category : 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.