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[2007]
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Focusing on the her own family traditions, bestselling author Caroline Kennedy presents a charming collection of favorite Christmas tales to those who love to celebrate the spirit of the holidays. Presents a collection of favorite holiday stories and excerpts including "The Night Before Christmas," by Clement C. Moore; "Little Tree," by e.e. cummings; and "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens.
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[2023]
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"You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen...but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not all children fear just a lump of coal in their stockings. Discover the terrifying Yuletide fables that have horrified kids for generations. He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake. He knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness' sake. This lighthearted song is a bit more ominous in the context of...
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2015.
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"In "Mistletoe and Mr. Right," Jessica (not Jessie) takes a flying leap and follows her boyfriend home for the holidays for Christmas break, sure that Ireland will provide the perfect backdrop to the beginning of their happily ever after. But it turns out his family--and his gorgeous ex-girlfriend--don't feel the same way, and the only person making the trip worthwhile is the local farmhand, who has a way of showing up when Jessica needs him most...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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"Experience the warmth of Christmas through the winsome wit and wisdom of beloved writer G. K. Chesterton. This devotional - perfect for the Christmas season - includes selections of Chesterton's writings, accompanied with commentary, Scripture readings, and reflections. Be encouraged by Chesterton's insight, charmed by the Victorian-inspired artwork, and delighted by the traditional English recipes. Make Chesterton's poetry, short stories, and essays...
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[2015]
Description
"Light a fire, pour a steaming cup of hot chocolate, and curl up with Country Faith Christmas- the holiday follow-up to Country Faith! Here you'll find 37 of America's favorite country music stars sharing their Christmas memories, personal recipes, family traditions and favorite Christmas carols in this beautiful, colorful ode to the season."--
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Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
"From the Sabbath to circumcision, from Hanukkah to the Holocaust, from bar mitzvah to bagel, how do Jewish religion, history, holidays, lifestyles, and culture make Jews different, and why is that difference so distinctive that we carry it from birth to the grave?" This accessible introduction to Judaism and Jewish life is especially for Christian readers interested in the deep connections and distinct differences between their faith and Judaism,...
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Christmas in America presents readers with a fascinating reflection of the changing society by displaying how the holiday has been celebrated from colonial times to the present. Brimming with insight and colorful detail, this book shows what these celebrations say about our culture and our country. 12 halftones.
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"The #1 New York Times bestselling author and "king of Christmas fiction" (The New York Times) delivers a charming and inspirational collection of personal essays. Before he was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of holiday classics such as The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans was a young boy being raised by a suicidal mother and dealing with relentless bullying. He could not fathom what the future held for him. Now, in this intimate and heartfelt...
15) Germany
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses some of the foods enjoyed in Germany and describes special foods that are part of such specific celebrations as Carnival, Oktoberfest, and Christmas.
19) Celebrations!
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Pub. Date
1997.
Description
A calendar of celebrations which describes holidays and festivals of all major religions and cultures from around the world. Includes original photography.
20) Holiday handbook
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Pub. Date
[1994]
Description
A handbook of secular holidays, arranged by season, describing their origins, ways to celebrate them, and other pertinent facts.
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