Author: Henry van Dyke
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486120872
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This elegant little hardcover gift book features two unabridged holiday tales written by a 19th-century American clergyman. These classic seasonal fables abound in the Yuletide traditions of generosity and friendship — perfect sentiments for a gift book!
The First Christmas Tree
Author: Henry Van Dyke
Publisher: Charles Scribner
ISBN:
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Winfried and Gregor convert the followers of Thor, the tree god, to Christianity after they attempt to prevent a human sacrifice.
Publisher: Charles Scribner
ISBN:
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Winfried and Gregor convert the followers of Thor, the tree god, to Christianity after they attempt to prevent a human sacrifice.
The First Christmas Tree and the Story of the Other Wise Man
Author: Henry van Dyke
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486120872
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This elegant little hardcover gift book features two unabridged holiday tales written by a 19th-century American clergyman. These classic seasonal fables abound in the Yuletide traditions of generosity and friendship — perfect sentiments for a gift book!
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486120872
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This elegant little hardcover gift book features two unabridged holiday tales written by a 19th-century American clergyman. These classic seasonal fables abound in the Yuletide traditions of generosity and friendship — perfect sentiments for a gift book!
The Story of the Other Wise Man
Author: Henry Van Dyke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magi
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magi
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
The First Christmas Tree & Other Christmas Tales of Henry van Dyke
Author: Henry van Dyke
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
e-artnow presents the Henry van Dyke Christmas collection with the beautiful stories this great author dedicated to this most beloved holiday season. _x000D_ Content:_x000D_ The Story of the Other Wise Man_x000D_ The First Christmas Tree_x000D_ The Lost Word:_x000D_ The Poverty of Hermas_x000D_ A Christmas Loss_x000D_ Parting, but No Farewell_x000D_ Love in Search of a Word_x000D_ Riches Without Rest_x000D_ Great Fear and Recovered Joy_x000D_ The Spirit of Christmas:_x000D_ A Dream Story – The Christmas Angel_x000D_ A Little Essay – Christmas Giving and Christmas Living_x000D_ A Short Christmas Sermon – Keeping Christmas_x000D_ Two Christmas Prayers:_x000D_ A Christmas Prayer for the Home_x000D_ A Christmas Prayer for Lonely Folks_x000D_ The Mansion
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
e-artnow presents the Henry van Dyke Christmas collection with the beautiful stories this great author dedicated to this most beloved holiday season. _x000D_ Content:_x000D_ The Story of the Other Wise Man_x000D_ The First Christmas Tree_x000D_ The Lost Word:_x000D_ The Poverty of Hermas_x000D_ A Christmas Loss_x000D_ Parting, but No Farewell_x000D_ Love in Search of a Word_x000D_ Riches Without Rest_x000D_ Great Fear and Recovered Joy_x000D_ The Spirit of Christmas:_x000D_ A Dream Story – The Christmas Angel_x000D_ A Little Essay – Christmas Giving and Christmas Living_x000D_ A Short Christmas Sermon – Keeping Christmas_x000D_ Two Christmas Prayers:_x000D_ A Christmas Prayer for the Home_x000D_ A Christmas Prayer for Lonely Folks_x000D_ The Mansion
The First Christmas Tree and Other Stories
Author: Henry Van Dyke
Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
ISBN: 9781557253156
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
This volume combines Van Dyke's most beloved Christmas stories, The First Christmas Tree and The Spirit of Christmas, with poems and prayers for the season. With trademark warmth and simplicity, Van Dyke inspires us to "live Christmas, not just Christmas Day."
Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
ISBN: 9781557253156
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
This volume combines Van Dyke's most beloved Christmas stories, The First Christmas Tree and The Spirit of Christmas, with poems and prayers for the season. With trademark warmth and simplicity, Van Dyke inspires us to "live Christmas, not just Christmas Day."
The Visit of the Wise Men
Author: Martha Jander
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780758613455
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Through gentle verse and rich illustrations, children hear an accurate portrayal of the Magi, dispelling misunderstandings that put three Wise Men at Jesuss birthplace.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780758613455
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Through gentle verse and rich illustrations, children hear an accurate portrayal of the Magi, dispelling misunderstandings that put three Wise Men at Jesuss birthplace.
The Christmas Encyclopedia, 4th ed.
Author: William D. Crump
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476647593
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476647593
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.
Jesus Made in America
Author: Stephen J. Nichols
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458755401
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Jesus is as American as baseball and apple pie. But how this came to be is a complex story - one that Stephen Nichols tells with care and ease. Beginning with the Puritans, he leads readers through the various cultural epochs of American history, showing at each stage how American notions of Jesus were shaped by the cultural sensibilities of the...
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458755401
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Jesus is as American as baseball and apple pie. But how this came to be is a complex story - one that Stephen Nichols tells with care and ease. Beginning with the Puritans, he leads readers through the various cultural epochs of American history, showing at each stage how American notions of Jesus were shaped by the cultural sensibilities of the...
The Christmas Encyclopedia
Author: William D. Crump
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Christmas is special for many people around the world, and over the many centuries that people have been celebrating the holiday, it has changed with the times. This reference work presents a tremendous amount of information about the Christmas holiday from its inception around A.D. 350 to the present day. Covering not only Christmas day but the entire season from Advent through Epiphany, over 340 entries provide details on historical events that have shaped Christmas; St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, and other mythical beings that spread gifts around the world; symbols such as the Yule log, Christmas tree, holly, and mistletoe; sacred and popular carols and other music; and customs in the United States and around the world. Unique to this work is its emphasis on Christmas as depicted in the popular media, with entries on literary works, motion pictures, and television specials expressing holiday themes.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Christmas is special for many people around the world, and over the many centuries that people have been celebrating the holiday, it has changed with the times. This reference work presents a tremendous amount of information about the Christmas holiday from its inception around A.D. 350 to the present day. Covering not only Christmas day but the entire season from Advent through Epiphany, over 340 entries provide details on historical events that have shaped Christmas; St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, and other mythical beings that spread gifts around the world; symbols such as the Yule log, Christmas tree, holly, and mistletoe; sacred and popular carols and other music; and customs in the United States and around the world. Unique to this work is its emphasis on Christmas as depicted in the popular media, with entries on literary works, motion pictures, and television specials expressing holiday themes.
New York School Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description