Author: William E Studwell
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136591451
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Like that Biblical, astronomical star of Bethlehem, The Christmas Carol Reader guides readers on their quest for information about Christmas songs. Studwell gathers a composite picture of the world's most important and famous carols and includes an ample selection of lesser-known Christmas songs. All of the carols are presented in their historical and cultural contexts which adds to readers’understanding and appreciation of the songs. As the only book that covers this elusive topic, The Christmas Carol Reader informs and entertains readers on over 200 songs of all types (sacred and secular), of all periods (Middle Ages through the 20th century), and from a number of countries and cultures. Because many of the songs in The Christmas Carol Reader fit into more than one distinct category, Studwell wisely divides the songs into two major groups--those that reflect Christmas as a Holy Day and those that celebrate Christmas as a Holiday. Here is just a sample of the breadth of coverage of songs: Sacred: From Heaven Above to Earth I Come; O Come, O Come Emmanuel; Angels From the Realms of Glory; As With Gladness Men of Old; O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël); Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne Secular: Happy Holiday; A Holly Jolly Christmas; God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen; Silver Bells; Here Comes Santa Claus; I'll Be Home for Christmas Medieval: Puer Natus in Bethlehem (A Boy Is Born in Bethlehem); Coventry Carol; I Sing of a Maiden; La marche des rois (The March of the Kings); In Dulci Jubilo 1500--1700's: Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; I Saw Three Ships; Carol of the Bagpipers 1800's: Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful); O Little Town of Bethlehem; What Child Is This?; It Came Upon a Midnight Clear; Stille Nacht, Heiliege Nacht (Silent Night) Spirituals: Go Tell It on the Mountain; I Wonder as I Wander; Mary Had a Baby; Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow Little Known: O Bethlehem!; The Sleep of the Infant Jesus; Song of the Nuns of Chester Countries and Cultures: O Tannenbaum; Lulajze Jezuniu (Polish Lullaby); Fum, Fum, Fum; Carol of the Bells; Patapan; El rorro (The Babe) As readers learn about the history and nature of the Christmas carol in general and the specific history of individual religious and secular carols, they will learn some history and nature of the holiday season which can bring more enjoyment into their celebrations for years to come. On long winter nights, The Christmas Carol Reader can be read continuously as a series of fact-based commentaries on Christmas music. For shorter periods in between holiday activities, readers can peruse one of the topical sections or select, with the aid of the title index, an individual essay of interest. As a library reference, this book can provide facts for research on Christmas songs or just provide an entertaining education for curious library patrons.
The Christmas Eve Tree
Author: Delia Huddy
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763679178
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A homeless boy's rescue of a scrawny Christmas tree sparks a glimmer of hope that has far-reaching effects.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763679178
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A homeless boy's rescue of a scrawny Christmas tree sparks a glimmer of hope that has far-reaching effects.
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor
Author: Lisa Kleypas
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9780312605872
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Three lonely people, three lives at crossroads, three people who are about to discover that Christmas is a time when anything is possible and when wishes can come true.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9780312605872
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Three lonely people, three lives at crossroads, three people who are about to discover that Christmas is a time when anything is possible and when wishes can come true.
The Christmas Eve Letter
Author: Elyse Douglas
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537483382
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
30-year-old Eve Sharland is browsing a Pennsylvania antiques store when she discovers an old brass lantern tucked away on a shelf. She lifts it and sees something behind one of the sooty glass panes. To her surprise, she finds an unopened letter stuck inside. The letter is postmarked December 24, 1885, and it is addressed to Evelyn Sharland in New York City. Eve gasps and drops the letter. That's her name! The letter is addressed to someone with her name in 1885: Evelyn Sharland. Eve purchases the lantern and the letter, and returns to her New York City apartment. Later that evening, she opens the letter and reads it, astounded by its contents. She stares at the lantern in wonder and alarm, deeply moved by the story of a tragic romance. A few days later, following a request in the letter, Eve cautiously lights the lantern. To her utter shock, she finds herself in the past-in 1885 New York City. Eve is thrown into a life far beyond what she could have ever imagined, as she gets involved with one of the richest families in New York City, and meets the handsome Patrick Gantly. She must struggle to survive and return to her own time, even as her destiny is changed forever.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537483382
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
30-year-old Eve Sharland is browsing a Pennsylvania antiques store when she discovers an old brass lantern tucked away on a shelf. She lifts it and sees something behind one of the sooty glass panes. To her surprise, she finds an unopened letter stuck inside. The letter is postmarked December 24, 1885, and it is addressed to Evelyn Sharland in New York City. Eve gasps and drops the letter. That's her name! The letter is addressed to someone with her name in 1885: Evelyn Sharland. Eve purchases the lantern and the letter, and returns to her New York City apartment. Later that evening, she opens the letter and reads it, astounded by its contents. She stares at the lantern in wonder and alarm, deeply moved by the story of a tragic romance. A few days later, following a request in the letter, Eve cautiously lights the lantern. To her utter shock, she finds herself in the past-in 1885 New York City. Eve is thrown into a life far beyond what she could have ever imagined, as she gets involved with one of the richest families in New York City, and meets the handsome Patrick Gantly. She must struggle to survive and return to her own time, even as her destiny is changed forever.
Christmas Eve Blizzard
Author: Andrea Vlahakis
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180030
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Join Nicholas and his grandfather as they push aside the thoughts of decorating the Christmas tree to lovingly care for a cardinal trapped in the snow of a blizzard on Christmas Eve. Christmas morning finds Nicholas more concerned about the bird than opening his gifts.
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1607180030
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Join Nicholas and his grandfather as they push aside the thoughts of decorating the Christmas tree to lovingly care for a cardinal trapped in the snow of a blizzard on Christmas Eve. Christmas morning finds Nicholas more concerned about the bird than opening his gifts.
The First Christmas Night
Author: Keith Christopher
Publisher: Worthy Kids/Ideals
ISBN: 9781546003632
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Experience the events of the first Christmas night with this stunning board book written in the beloved style of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." "'Twas the very first Christmas when all through the town, not a creature was stirring--there was not a sound." This beautiful retelling of the birth of Jesus celebrates that fateful night in Bethlehem so long ago. The story begins with Mary and Joseph's arrival in Bethlehem and continues through Christ's birth, the angels' appearance to the shepherds, and the wise men's visit. Simple, elegant verses are brought to life with lush oil paintings, creating an enchanting reading experience for littles and their loved ones.
Publisher: Worthy Kids/Ideals
ISBN: 9781546003632
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Experience the events of the first Christmas night with this stunning board book written in the beloved style of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." "'Twas the very first Christmas when all through the town, not a creature was stirring--there was not a sound." This beautiful retelling of the birth of Jesus celebrates that fateful night in Bethlehem so long ago. The story begins with Mary and Joseph's arrival in Bethlehem and continues through Christ's birth, the angels' appearance to the shepherds, and the wise men's visit. Simple, elegant verses are brought to life with lush oil paintings, creating an enchanting reading experience for littles and their loved ones.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Ten Christmas stories
Author: Edward Everett Hale
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
This is a collection of ten original Christmas stories, some of which have been published before. The author has also added a little essay, written on the occasion of the first Christmas celebrated by the King of Italy in Rome. Titles featured include 'Daily Bread', 'Love is the Whole', and 'The Survivor's Story'.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
This is a collection of ten original Christmas stories, some of which have been published before. The author has also added a little essay, written on the occasion of the first Christmas celebrated by the King of Italy in Rome. Titles featured include 'Daily Bread', 'Love is the Whole', and 'The Survivor's Story'.
Maisy's Snowy Christmas Eve
Author: Lucy Cousins
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763645532
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
When Maisy's friends gather at her house for a Christmas Eve celebration, they realize that Eddie the elephant is missing.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763645532
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
When Maisy's friends gather at her house for a Christmas Eve celebration, they realize that Eddie the elephant is missing.
The Christmas Eve Mystery
Author: Eva Moore
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 9780439545396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Short stories, poems, and songs for Christmas Eve by David McCord, The Christmas Coat by Clyde Robert Bulla, Christmas Surprises adapted by Melissa Peterson, The Christmas Eve Mystery by Joan Lowery Nixon, On a Pallet of Straw by Langston Hughes, The Carol of the Brown King by Langston Hughes, The Christmas Mouse by Elisabeth Wenning, Silent Night, Giant Grummer's Christmas by William Dana Street, Why Trolls Don't Come to Evergreen Valley on Christmas Eve told by Eva Moore, The Tap-dancingest Tree-trimmingest Christmas Party Ever by6 Susan Sussman, A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore, A Christmas Song, and A Christmas Prayer by Ada V. Hendricks.
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 9780439545396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Short stories, poems, and songs for Christmas Eve by David McCord, The Christmas Coat by Clyde Robert Bulla, Christmas Surprises adapted by Melissa Peterson, The Christmas Eve Mystery by Joan Lowery Nixon, On a Pallet of Straw by Langston Hughes, The Carol of the Brown King by Langston Hughes, The Christmas Mouse by Elisabeth Wenning, Silent Night, Giant Grummer's Christmas by William Dana Street, Why Trolls Don't Come to Evergreen Valley on Christmas Eve told by Eva Moore, The Tap-dancingest Tree-trimmingest Christmas Party Ever by6 Susan Sussman, A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore, A Christmas Song, and A Christmas Prayer by Ada V. Hendricks.
It's Christmas, David!
Author: David Shannon
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 133813776X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
The bestselling star of No, David! turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor. Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities--but with David's naughty trimmings. A surefire hit that is destined to be an annual classic.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 133813776X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
The bestselling star of No, David! turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor. Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities--but with David's naughty trimmings. A surefire hit that is destined to be an annual classic.
On Christmas Eve
Author: Margaret Wise Brown
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613300742
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Unable to sleep on Christmas eve, four children creep downstairs to see the tree, their stockings, their wrapped gifts, and to hear the singing of the carolers.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613300742
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Unable to sleep on Christmas eve, four children creep downstairs to see the tree, their stockings, their wrapped gifts, and to hear the singing of the carolers.