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"How does Santa make it around the world delivering presents in one night? And where did that notion even come from? The stories about Santa Claus are many and spark the imaginations of old and young alike. Starting with the tale of St. Nicholas and tracing some of the most interesting stories about the modern Santa Claus, this book for beginning readers is a must-have for anyone celebrating the Christmas season. Full-color photographs and historical...
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"In the original poem in which Santa's reindeer were named, "Donner" and "Blitzen" were actually spelled "Dunder" and "Blixem." Today known as "The Night Before Christmas," the poem from 1823 may be the very beginning of children hearing that Santa's sleigh was pulled by reindeer. Full of photographs and historical illustrations of Santa and his reindeer, this volume delights beginning readers eager to find out just how these beasts came to be a symbol...
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"Even before Christmas celebrations began, evergreen trees were used as part of winter festivals and celebrations. Today, many people still bring a real fir tree into their home at Christmastime, or an artificial tree that may come in any color including green, silver, or pink. Written with age-appropriate language and content, this book explains the symbolism behind our use of Christmas trees today and the many famous trees readers may know, including...
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"How does Santa make it around the world delivering presents in one night? Where did that notion even come from? The stories about Santa Claus are many and spark the imaginations of old and young alike. Starting with the tale of St. Nicholas and tracing some of the most interesting stories about the modern Santa Claus, this book for beginning readers is a must-have for anyone celebrating the Christmas season. Full-color photographs and historical...
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"Whether you call your January 6th celebration El Dia de los Reyes or the Feast of the Epiphany, you're celebrating a day dedicated to the three kings. Sometimes called the three wise men or the magi, these figures are part of the Christmas story and often appear in nativity scenes during this time of year. In some places, they're more important than Santa Claus. In this volume, readers discover the history of the three kings' story as well as how...
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"Many Christmas symbols are very old and date to before there even was a Christmas! Elves, however, were likely introduced to the mythology of Santa Claus in the 1820s with the famous poem, The Night Before Christmas. In this book, beginning readers trace these first mentions of elves to the modern-day Elf on a Shelf craze. Full-color photographs and historical illustrations complement the accessible content and bring the history of Christmas elves...
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"Historically, a carol is a song or dance of praise or joy. They used to be performed during all four seasons. Today, most young readers know the carols many people sing at Christmastime, including Oh, Christmas Tree and Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Entire radio stations will marathon-play these tunes during December. Where did the tradition for these songs begin? How are they used around the world? Beginning readers find out these facts and more within...
12) All about angels
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"From those at the Rockefeller Center to ones that might perch at the top of a home Christmas tree, angels are a common symbol of the Christmas season. This symbol's link to the holiday likely began with the Bible story of the Nativity, but today, angel figures' beauty and elegance make them a lovely addition to many households' Christmas decorations. Readers will learn why and how angels became part of the Christmas season in this book. Written especially...
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