The day Christians celebrate that God's purpose wasfinally revealed in the coming of the savior, Jesus Christ. Eachdevotion traces the heritage of Jesus through the stories and propheciesof the Old Testament. This book enables individuals and families toengage in a more meaningful celebration of the Christmas season. Thesedaily Advent devotions are written in two versions (one for children andone for adults) including a scripture, a story and commentary, questions to ask, a prayer, and a song. Each devotional story is paired with a representative symbol thattraces the heritage of Jesus... Such as a lamb, a dove, a rainbow, aheart, a star, etc. Children and their parents can utilize the symbolicline art printed with each daily devotion to craft meaningful ornaments.These symbols coincide with the prayers, memory verses, questions forchildren, and songs found in the devotions for that day.Finally, on Christmas day, your tree will be filled with reminders of 25 Bible stories that led up to Christ's birth.

    

    Christmas brings aunts, uncles, friends, and strangers to the house on Exeter Street, where the holiday gradually becomes a crowded but festive occasion.

    She plays chess, reads Greek, and is as educated as any young man. And she's certain falling in love is a ridiculous endeavor and vows never to do such a thing. But everything changes when she receives a Christmas visit from someone unexpected--a young and handsome English lord.

    Available in book form or as an unabridged audio cassette read by Sams.

    The entire text of A Christmas Carol is reproduced in five removable, illustrated, keepsake booklets. An introductory booklet provides a biography of Dickens and an illustrated feature on the enduring appeal of this beloved story. The perfect gift, A Christmas Carol, now in pop-up form, will brighten the holidays for young and old.

    In this classic, Little Critter is doing all he can to get ready for Christmas! From building snow critters to visiting Santa to wrapping presents, Little Critter celebrates the holiday season with his family in a way only Little Critter can. All the joys of the holiday season are here, including an original Christmas carol, complete with music.

    Charlotte mistakenly sends the wrong Christmas list to Santa but the results prove beneficial to the starving animals outside her home.

    Nicholas' Eve in Hans Brinker's Day, by Mary Mapes DodgeA Gift from Mr. Guerney, by Deborah ApyAn Alphabet of Christmas -- author unknownThe Fuzzy Little Christmas, by Nan RoloffLong, Long Ago -- author unknownThe Tree That Didn't Get Trimmed, by Christopher MorleyWhy the Chimes Rang, by Raymond MacDonald AldenChristmas Among the Animals -- An Old Dutch Christmas TaleChristmas Underground, by Kenneth GrahameYes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus, by Francis P. ChurchA Very Murray Christmas, by Barbara NeveuGrandma's Fast-Food Christmas Dinner, by Pauline PatrickThe Gift of the Magi, by O. HenryChristmas Bells, by Henry Wadsworth LongfellowHow Saint Francis Told the Christmas Story, by St. Francis of AssisiSanta Gets the Bug, by Nan RoloffThe Holy Night, by Selma LagerlöfThe Christmas Story, adapted by Nancy P. McConnellAt Christmas, Anything Can Happen, by Franklin KincaidChristmas is for Children, by Nancy P. McConnellThe Christmas Cuckoo, by Peggy TooleThe Night Before Christmas, by Clement C. Moore

    Based on Polacco's childhood memories, this is the story of her Great-uncle Vladimir, known as Vova, and his colorful and inventive celebrations of the Russian Orthodox holiday of Epiphany. Polacco's art warmly depicts the vibrant costumes and decorations from her family's homeland, and the text conveys the magical feeling of a child's wonder and joy during the holidays. Uncle Vova's Tree is a perfect companion to Polacco's new holiday story, Christmas Tapestry, or a stand-alone classic that belongs on every

    Old favorites, modern classics, and familiar carols combine with Marc Brown's warm and humorus full-color illustrations to create an appealing package to be shared with family and friends year after year.

    Share the years of love, laughter and tears through the magic of Ted Paul's poetry. Illustrated by the renowned Mary Kummer -- internationally recognized animal artist and children's book illustrator. Already a Christmas classic...The Christmas Collie is the perfect family gift.

    She always seems to be in the way, and no one ever remembers to give her a present. Then a small sleigh appears in the sky, and soon Tosca gets a Christmas of her own. The author also wrote "The English Cat at Home" and "Tosca's Surprise".

    No eighth notes or dotted rhythms are used and the hands remain in middle C position. Contents include: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * Jingle Bells * Good King Wenceslas * Away in a Manger * We Three Kings of Orient Are * Up On the Housetop * Over the River and Through the Woods * Silent Night * I Saw Three Ships.