Author: Various Authors
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN: 3849647331
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
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Christmas is our most important holiday, and its literature is correspondingly rich. Yet until now no adequate bundle of Christmas treasures in poetry and prose has found its way into the library of Santa Claus. While this book brings to children of all ages, in school and at home, the best lyrics, carols, essays, plays and stories of Christmas, its scope is yet wider. For the Introduction gives a rapid view of the holiday's origin and development, its relation to cognate pagan festivals, the customs and symbols of its observance in different lands, and the significance and spirit of the day. This Introduction endeavors to be as suggestive as possible to parents and teachers who are personally conducted and introduced to the host of writers learned and quaint, human and pedantic, humorous and brilliant and profound, who have dealt technically with this fascinating subject.
Author: Allison C. Putalla
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781879582545
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 812
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Author: Various
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 214
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"Christmas: Its Origin, Celebration and Significance as Related in Prose and Verse" by various and edited by Robert Haven Schauffler Christmas is our most important holiday, and its literature is correspondingly rich. Yet until now no adequate bundle of Christmas treasures in poetry and prose has found its way into the library of Santa Claus. While this book brings to children of all ages, its scope is yet wider. For the Introduction gives a rapid view of the holiday's origin and development, its observance in different lands, and the significance and spirit of the day.
Author: Michael Harrison
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192782434
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The winter landscape at Christmas, the story of the Nativity, the celebrations of the season, and the coming of the New Year-these are explored through more than 120 poems, both old and new. Included in this wonderful illustrated collection are poems by Ted Hughes, John Betjeman, W.H. Auden, Thomas Hardy, Michael Rosen, and many more.
Author: Eugene Field
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christmas stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 117
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Author: Helen Steiner Rice
Publisher: Barbour Books
ISBN: 9781634090728
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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Why experience the Christmas spirit only during the holiday season when you can live Christmas every day? This refreshing gift book offers just the encouragement you need to embrace important elements of Christmas—the joy, the giving, the celebration, the prayer, and the Greatest Gift. Extend the Christmas spirit throughout the year with Living Christmas Every Day, where you’ll find the encouragement and inspiration you need to keep Christmas in your heart.
Author: John Milton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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Author: Clement Clarke Moore
Publisher: Boston : Atlantic monthly Press
ISBN:
Category : Children's poetry, American
Languages : en
Pages : 20
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A poem about the visit that Santa Claus pays to the children of the world during the night before every Christmas.
Author: Eugene Field
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781835529904
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse" is a collection of Christmas-themed stories and poems written by Eugene Field, an American author and poet known for his works that often evoke a sense of nostalgia, innocence, and whimsy. The book was first published in 1912 and has since become a classic of holiday literature. The collection includes a delightful assortment of stories and poems that capture the spirit and magic of Christmas. Eugene Field's writing is known for its charm and its ability to transport readers to a simpler and more heartwarming time. Some of the most beloved pieces in the book include: "The First Christmas Tree" This story tells the tale of the first Christmas tree in an American home. It beautifully weaves together history, tradition, and the spirit of giving, making it a heartwarming and historically significant piece. "Christmas Treasures" A poem that reflects on the simple joys and treasures of the holiday season, reminding readers of the importance of love, family, and goodwill. "Jest 'Fore Christmas" This poem presents the anticipation and excitement that children feel on the night before Christmas, capturing the magic and wonder of the holiday. "Little Boy Blue" A touching poem that reflects on the passing of time and the nostalgia for childhood and innocence, with a Christmas theme. "Christmas Hymn" A hymn-like poem that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the religious significance of Christmas. The collection as a whole creates a warm and sentimental atmosphere, perfect for reading during the holiday season. Eugene Field's writing style and themes make "Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse" a timeless work that continues to enchant readers with its celebration of the holiday's true meaning and the traditions that make it special.
Author: Maya Angelou
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 0375982752
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
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This dazzling Christmas poem by Maya Angelou is powerful and inspiring for people of all faiths. In this beautiful, deeply moving poem, Maya Angelou inspires us to embrace the peace and promise of Christmas, so that hope and love can once again light up our holidays and the world. “Angels and Mortals, Believers and Nonbelievers, look heavenward,” she writes, “and speak the word aloud. Peace.” Read by the poet at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House on December 1, 2005, Maya Angelou’ s celebration of the “Glad Season” is a radiant affirmation of the goodness of life.