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Yuletide Blessings: Christmas Stories that Warm the Heart
From the ancient biblical story to those modern holiday favorites we watch on television every year, for those who seek meaning in the chaos of Christmas, Yuletide Blessings gathers truths, myths, and legends that point readers back to "the reason for the season." A perfect companion for quiet nights by the colorfully lit tree, this cozy book of brief essays is topically arranged by author Nan Corbitt Allen. The biblical roots of Christmas are explored in separate entries about angels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph, the wise men, and the little town of Bethlehem. Next, we learn stories behind characters and traditions that the little drummer boy, decorations, St. Nicholas, and more. The unique origins of select Christmas carols are also revealed, inspiring accounts of Christmas during wartime testify to the wonder of peace, and we get the inside scoop on how A Charlie Brown Christmas and It's a Wonderful Life came to be such staples of the season. After enjoying these recollections, you are invited to stay mindful of personal yuletide blessings by writing your own favorite Christmas memories at the end of the book.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2013
About the author
Nan Corbitt Allen
7 books1 followerNan Corbitt Allen is a three-time Dove Award winner whose lyrics and dramas have been performed around the world. Her previous books include The Words We Sing and Watercolor Summer. Nan and her husband have two grown sons and live near Nashville, Tennessee.
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November 10, 2023
This little attractive book is so rich with stories! It would be a welcome gift, but get one for yourself as well. It is divided into six sections, from "The Read Christmas Story," "Myths and Legends," "Stories Behind the Carols," "Tales of Yore," and "Classic Holiday Shows" to space for you to record a Christmas story of your own. There's even a bibliography.
December 26, 2016
Informative and very biblical
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