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4242588: Christmas Customs Around the World

Christmas Customs Around the World
By Herbert H. Wernecke / Westminster John Knox Press

Divided geographically by continent and by country, this book discusses the Christmas celebration, with special emphasis on geographical and cultural influences.

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421544: Christmas Traditions Around the World

Christmas Traditions Around the World
By Carole Marsh / Gallopade International

This holiday reader combines Christmas reading and activities that are perfect for a fun school assignment. Written in a clear style, students will learn about the origin of the candy cane, when candy-makers made hard-sugar sticks. Legend has it that the candy cane was invented in 1670 by a choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral who handed out bent sugar sticks among children to keep them quiet during the long Living Creche ceremony. 12 pages, paperback; Ages 7-11.

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Christmas Around the World
By Chuck Fischer / Little, Brown, and Co

Master pop-up artist Chuck Fischer's most glorious creation yet, Christmas Around the World is the perfect holiday gift. Featuring France, Germany, Russia, Latin America, Scandinavia, Great Britain, Italy, and the United States, every spread is packed with delights: A luxurious central pop-up image, plus removable booklets, pullouts, mini pop-ups, and more. The text illuminates unique Christmas traditions, gift legacies, and portraits of mythic figures, such as England's Father Christmas and Italy's Le Befana. Christmas Around the World is destined to become a treasured keepsake for years to come.

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Christmas Around the World
By Brentwood Benson Publishing

Christmas Around the World is a 20-minute celebration of the birth of Jesus as seen through the eyes of children from other countries. This simple musical presentation illustrates the familiar scripture "God so loved the world" in a way kids can readily understand. Simple narration and familiar carols in unique musical settings make this the perfect presentation for your children to share the wonder and excitement of the Savior's birth.

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Christmas Legends to Remember
By Helen Haidle / David C. Cook

From award-winning children's author Helen Haidle comes three classic short story "legends" about the origin of the candy cane, the Christmas tree, and St. Nicholas that children and adults alike will love! As a bonus, the known true history of these three Christmas traditions is included in a special section. Readers will want to make this classic looking book a treasure in their family for years to come.

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The Origins of Christmas
By Joseph F. Kelly / Liturgical Press

When was Christmas first celebrated? How was the date December 25 decided upon? How did "magi from the East" turn into three kings riding camels? Who was the real St. Nicholas? "Packs a lot of interesting information into a small book. A pleasure to read,"---Catholic Books Review. 145 pages, softcover. Liturgical Press.

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