Download or read book The Myths That Stole Christmas written by David Kyle Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-20 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Myths that Stole Christmas, Johnson argues that Christmas has been hijacked by seven different myths-seven myths that control how people conceive of and celebrate the holiday. Myth #1: Jesus Is the Reason for the Season Myth #2: There Is a War on Christmas Myth #3: Our Christmas Traditions Are Old-Fashioned Myth #4: Christmas Spending Is Good for the Economy Myth #5: Santa Claus Is Saint Nicholas Myth #6: The Santa Claus Lie Is Harmless Myth #7: Christmas Can't Change Historically, holiday celebrations served useful social functions; they smoothed tension between social classes; they helped us prepare for the long hard winter; they turned the literal darkest days into the "hap-happiest season of all." Modern Christmas celebrations, however, serve as a source of conflict-and can make us anxious, stressed, fat, poor and stupid. Christmas owns us; we do what it wants, when it wants. But, Johnson argues, taking a close look at the history of the holiday, and the social, political and economic issues that surround it, can turn the tables and allow us to own Christmas once again. Christmas is not a Christians-only holiday that can only be properly celebrated a certain way. Christmas belongs to us all and we can each simply make it what we need it to be.
Download or read book Cloudy Christmas Myths to Clear Heavenly Beliefs written by Diane Cirafesi-Keszczyk and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is a magical time for both the young and old. For the young, it is a time of great magic and mystery. Adults enjoy seeing the wonder in a child s eyes, and they cherish the magic and the memories. As we grow older, Christmas becomes more spiritual, with good reason. Now parents can share this spiritual mystery with their children when they are ready to fully understand what Christmas is truly about. Older generations can come to realize how synonymous the words to their young were as they were trying to help them experience the magic of the season. These ten Christian analogies of the Christmas season can help all ages see this beautiful season in a new light for many generations to come.
Download or read book 25 Christmas Myths and What the Bible Says written by Gabriel Hughes and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-25 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On what day was Jesus born? Were Mary and Joseph turned away by an innkeeper? Did Mary have to give birth to the Savior of the world in a barn? "25 Christmas Myths and What the Bible Says" debunks many of the most common misconceptions that have arisen from the Christmas story and addresses some of our most popular traditions, getting back to what the Bible says!
Download or read book Christmas Stories And Legends written by Maud Lindsay and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Christmas Stories And Legends" by Maud Lindsay, Elizabeth Harrison, J. H. Stickney, Marjorie L. C. Pickthall, Hans Christian Andersen, Nora A. Smith, Phebe A. Curtiss, Nellie C. King, Lucy Wheelock, Frederick E. Dewhurst, Jay T. Stocking, Florence M. Kingsley, Francois Coppe, Carolyn S. Bailey. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book Understanding Of The Christmas Story written by Martha Majocka and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-10 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever thought about what the origin of Christmas is? We all know that it's the time of year when the world gets into a frenzy about getting the perfect gifts, cooking the tastiest meal, and throwing the best parties. But have you ever wondered when it all began? We're here to share the origins of Christmas with you! This is a little book that helps readers answer these questions and many more. Written for Christians around the world, the book shares the origins of many Western traditions and myths like the Christmas tree, mistletoe, and Santa Claus that have found their way into popular culture and often distract people from the very first Christmas. After explaining the American fascination with Santa Claus and the origins of traditional Christmas, the author explains the case for the date of the very first Christmas as well as answers the questions about the heavenly host and star of Bethlehem. In the end, he shares four Advent devotionals that will inspire you and your family to learn about the true story of the birth of Jesus. To challenge your understanding of the Christmas story, he provides a fun test that families and friends can use around the Christmas tree to test their knowledge of what is the most remarkable miracle in the history of humanity.
Download or read book Myths and Legends of Christmastide written by Bertha F. Herrick and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 12 Myths of Christmas written by Nick Cuthbert and published by Monarch Books. This book was released on 2000-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly coloured 24pp booklet exploding 12 popular misconceptions about Christmas: Christmas has always been celebrated Christmas is a time of reconciliation Christmas is a time of giving Christmas is a time of peace and joy Christmas is a time of compassion Santa Claus and Christmas trees are totally pagan Christmas is a good time to hear about Jesus The Wise Men came at Christmas Jesus was born in the stable of an inn His lowly birth was in December Jesus isn't relevant in today's world These provocative assertions are defended with cheerful deftness, with the intention of getting people to think more deeply. A variety of Did you know? panels add to the interest.
Download or read book Christmas written by Doris C Baines and published by . This book was released on 1997-05 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Does Santa Exist written by Eric Kaplan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A humorous philosophical investigation into the existence of Santa from a co–executive producer of The Big Bang Theory—the perfect stocking stuffer for the deep thinker on everyone’s list. Emmy award–winning comedy writer and philosophy scholar Eric Kaplan brilliantly turns a search for the truth about Santa into a laugh-out-loud metaphysical romp. Surveying everything from the analytic philosophy of Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein to Buddhism, Taoism, and Kabbalah, Kaplan alights on comedy—including The Big Bang Theory and Monty Python—as the best way to resolve life’s most profound paradoxes, including the existence of perfect moments, Santa, and even God.
Download or read book Christmas Unwrapped written by Patrick Harding and published by Metro Publishing, Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an account of all things Christmas-related, from the Gospels to mistletoe, from Rudolph to shopping. It explores the myths, customs, confusions, rituals, and icons in an informative way, suitable for all the family.
Download or read book It s Christmas Again 550 Tales Legends Myths for Holiday Season written by Louisa May Alcott and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 9047 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: e-artnow presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas novels and stories, myths, carols and the poetry dedicated to this magical holiday by the masters of literature: _x000D_ Mr. Pickwick's Christmas (Charles Dickens) _x000D_ The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry)_x000D_ The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf)_x000D_ A Merry Christmas (Louisa May Alcott)_x000D_ A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain)_x000D_ Silent Night_x000D_ The Night After Christmas_x000D_ The Child Born at Bethlehem_x000D_ The Adoration of the Shepherds_x000D_ The Visit of the Wise Men_x000D_ As Joseph Was A-Walking_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter)_x000D_ Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) _x000D_ The Three Kings (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) _x000D_ A Christmas Carol (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) _x000D_ Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson)_x000D_ The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman (Emily Dickinson)_x000D_ The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky)_x000D_ The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford)_x000D_ The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe)_x000D_ Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott)_x000D_ Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling)_x000D_ A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) _x000D_ The Twelve Days of Christmas_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson)_x000D_ Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett)_x000D_ Black Beauty (Anna Sewell)_x000D_ The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton)_x000D_ Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne)_x000D_ The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin)_x000D_ Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame)_x000D_ The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton)_x000D_ The Christmas Angel (A. Brown)_x000D_ Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope)_x000D_ Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells)_x000D_ The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke)_x000D_ The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann)_x000D_ The Little Match Girl_x000D_ The Elves and the Shoemaker_x000D_ Mother Holle _x000D_ The Star Talers_x000D_ Snow-White_x000D_ The Christmas Hirelings_x000D_ The Blue Carbuncle_x000D_ An Exciting Christmas Eve_x000D_ The Spirit of Christmas…
Download or read book Merry Christmas Celebrating America s Greatest Holiday written by Karal Ann Marling and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It wouldn't be Christmas without the "things." How they came to mean so much, and to play such a prominent role in America's central holiday, is the tale told in this delightful and edifying book. In a style characteristically engaging and erudite, Karal Ann Marling, one of our most trenchant observers of American culture, describes the outsize spectacle that Christmas has become.
Download or read book Santa Claus Myths Legends History written by Kiv Books and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love Santa Claus? If you're like most people, you probably do because Santa Claus is the face of Christmas for many of us. Have you ever wondered how Santa Claus came to be? Would you like to know more about Santa Claus? If so, then keep reading, because this is the book for you. Christmas is arguably the most popular and loved holiday. It is often a time of reunion for many families, a time to relive old memories and create new ones. Yet, as the culture around the holiday changes, the Legend of Santa Claus is the one thing that has remained constant. There is no doubt that Santa Claus is the face of Christmas. With a thick white beard and a red and white suit, the man riding a sleigh pulled by reindeers has become the embodiment of the Christmas spirit. Yet, how he came to be is a mystery to many. If you have always asked yourself the following questions: Who is Santa Claus? How did Santa Claus come to be? What is the history behind Santa Claus? From where did the legend of Santa Claus come? And many more, Keep reading: This book will cover: The myths and legends surrounding Santa Claus. The origins of Santa Claus as father Christmas How Santa Claus has evolved over the years And so much, much more. With that in mind, let's get started with this fun, fascinating journey into "Father Christmas's" life!
Download or read book The Reality of Christmas written by Phoebe Daphne Payne Bendit and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The 12 Myths of Christmas written by Nick Cuthbert and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christmas Stories and Legends written by Phebe A. Curtiss and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas Stories and Legends is a collection of tales to restore "the real spirit of Christmas" to the jaded world of . . . 1913. Even then, editor Phebe A. Curtiss worried children, especially, might get lost in the day's creeping commercialism. She aimed the book at schools and Sunday schools, and assembled twenty bits of Christmas lore to teach a proper observance. She includes, of course, the Nativity story, but other parts of yesterday's Christmas will be much less familiar to modern readers. The song, "White Christmas," hadn't been written yet, and the expression meant something more than snow. People gave white gifts to symbolize purity. Children might have had visions of sugarplums, but the book includes the unsweetened versions of two weepers from Hans Christian Anderson: "The Little Match Girl" and "The Fir Tree." (The tree learns too late to appreciate Christmas -- on the bonfire afterward.) And little Tom has to learn he is lucky to receive new skates for Christmas, even if they're the wrong brand. The book brings back great-grandfather's Christmas as a gift for today's worriers. Christmas always came with problems. But it always came, anyway.
Download or read book Christmas Curiosities written by Tod Farlain and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
