Download or read book Stories Behind the Best loved Songs of Christmas written by Ace Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2001 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the origins of thirty-one famous Christmas songs, including "Jingle Bells," "O Holy Night," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and provides the lyrics to each.
Download or read book Stories Behind the Best Loved Songs of Christmas written by Ace Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind the Christmas songs we love to sing lie fascinating stories that will enrich your holiday celebration. Taking you inside the nativity of over thirty favorite songs and carols, Ace Collins introduces you to people you’ve never met, stories you’ve never heard, and meanings you’d never have imagined. The next time you and your family sing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," you’ll have a new understanding of its message and popular roots. You’ll discover how "Angels from the Realms of Glory," with its sublime lyrics and profound theology, helped usher in a quiet revolution in worship. You’ll learn the strange history of the haunting and powerful "O Holy Night," including the song’s surprising place in the history of modern communications. And you’ll step inside the life of Mark Lowry and find out how he came to pen the words to the contemporary classic "Mary, Did You Know?"Still other songs such as "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" trace back to mysterious origins--to ninth-century monks, nameless clergy, and unknown commoners of ages past. Joining hands with such modern favorites as "White Christmas" and "The Christmas Song," they are part of the legacy of inspiration, faith, tears, love, and spiritual joy that is Christmas. From the rollicking appeal of "Jingle Bells" to the tranquil beauty of "Silent Night," the great songs of Christmas contain messages of peace, hope, and truth. Each in its own way expresses a facet of God’s heart and celebrates the birth of his greatest gift to the world--Jesus, the most wonderful Christmas Song of all.
Download or read book Listen to the Christmas Songs written by and published by Listen to the. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Smallest Gift of Christmas written by Peter H. Reynolds and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When young Roland is disappointed by seeing a tiny gift on Christmas morning, he learns that some gifts can't and shouldn't be defined by their physical size.
Download or read book Christmas Songs written by Holly Berry Byrd and published by Interactive Early Bird Childre. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone loves Christmas music so come introduce your little one to the festive celebration These classic Christmas carols and festive illustrations are sure to fill your home with holiday cheer Introducing Christmas songs and carols to your holiday tradition is something the entire family can enjoy together. Classic Christmas songs include: Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Up on the Housetop, Away in a Manger, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, O Come All Ye Faithful, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Joy to the World and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Christmas songs for little ones Sturdy board book with charming illustrations gets the family ready for the holidays Read the lyrics and then press the button to play the music and sing along. Aids in learning classic holiday song lyrics Includes 10 classic Christmas songs Part of the Early Bird Sound Books collection from Cottage Door Press
Download or read book Silent Night written by Lara Hawthorne and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2018-10-11 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A standout among books to share on Christmas Eve." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The Christmas Choir series launches with this reverent and accessible adaptation of a favorite carol." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book, based on the world's best-loved carol. Rediscover the Nativity Story in all its glory—from quaking shepherds to heaven-sent angels—as the song lyrics are brought to life on every spread. The world’s diversity is reflected in a cast of characters with a range of skin tones. A gorgeous book for all the family to share during the festive season.
Download or read book Favorite Christmas Songs Stories written by Treasure Book and published by Putnam Publishing Group. This book was released on 1962-12-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of stories, poems, and songs for Christmas.
Download or read book The Carols of Christmas written by Andrew Gant and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Andrew Gant, Oxford professor and renowned British composer, The Carols of Christmas is a joyous account of the history behind our favorite carols--from Advent through Epiphany. Everyone loves a carol--in the end, even Ebenezer Scrooge had a soft spot for them! They have the power to evoke a special type of mid-winter joy, like the aroma of gingerbread or the twinkle of lights on a tree. It's a kind of magic. But how did they get that magic? Gant--a choirmaster, church musician, university professor, and writer--tells the story of twenty carols, each accompanied by lyrics and music, unraveling a captivating, and often surprising, tale of great musicians and thinkers, saints and pagans, shepherds and choirboys. Along the way, Gant answers some of the biggest questions he's received about these beloved carols over the years, including: How did the most beloved carols come to be? Why do we sing the versions of carols that we do? How did these carols stand the test of time? Readers get to delve into the history of favorites like "Good King Wenceslas," "Away in a Manger," and "O, Tannenbaum," discovering along the way how "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" came to replace "Hark, how all the welkin' ring" and how Ralph Vaughan Williams applied the tune of an English folk song about a dead ox to a poem by a nineteenth-century American pilgrim to make "O Little Town of Bethlehem." A charming book that brims with anecdote, expert knowledge, and Christmas spirit, The Carols of Christmas is a fittingly joyous account of one of the best-loved musical traditions.
Download or read book Christmas in Song Sketch and Story written by John Piersol McCaskey and published by New York : Harper & Brothers. This book was released on 1891 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Additional titles): Welcome Christmas cheer (Storace); Welcome to Christmas (Drake); What of Christmas day (Selwyn); What of the night (Mason); What said the shepherds (Hutchinson); What star is this (Coffin); When Christ was born (Brown); When I view the mother (Barnby); When Jordan hushed (Campbell); When love was born (Wellings); When snow lies deep (Rossini); While shepherds watched (Tate); While shepherds watched (Clarke); While to Bethlem going (Rousseau); Why, alas! In lowly stall (Mauburne); With every golden string (Auber); With gladness men of old (Monk); With glowing heart (Key); With joyous hearts (Selwyn).
Download or read book A Treasury of Christmas Stories and Songs written by Cottage Door Press and published by Treasury to Share. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated treasury with over 15 stories: from traditional favorites to new tales, it is perfect for reading together or for children to read to themselves.
Download or read book The Snowman s Song written by Marilee Joy Mayfield and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witness a miracle this Christmas... A little snowman longs for a voice of his own so he can sing Christmas carols like human children do. When a cardinal gives him hope and a little girl shows him kindness, he receives his voice in a joyful, unexpected way.
Download or read book This Is Christmas Song by Song written by Annie Zaleski and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the merriest season of the year with award-winning author and music journalist Annie Zaleski's collection of the 100 most popular and beloved holiday songs of all time. 'Tis the season! Break out the eggnog, hang the mistletoe, blast those Christmas songs, and settle down in your favorite armchair with this beautifully illustrated volume exploring well-known and lesser-known behind-the-scenes stories of the 100 most cherished holiday songs of all time and their everlasting impact. From artists such as Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald all the way up to Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande, this all-encompassing collection of holiday favorites (called one of "the 25 best Christmas books of all time" by Book Riot) is sure to warm your heart during the merriest season of the year. What song was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the best-selling single of all time? Which popular Christmas tune was reportedly written to commemorate Thanksgiving? What holiday song led to a special meet-and-greet between the song's 10-year-old singer and a 700-pound hippopotamus? Spanning musical genres and decades of classics and modern hits, some of the featured songs include: “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey "Deck the Halls" by Mannheim Steamroller “Christmas Tree Farm” by Taylor Swift “Christmas Time (Is Here Again)" by The Beatles “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Gene Autry "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" by Gwen Stefani “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” by NSYNC “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry And many more! Including full-color illustrations throughout, this gorgeously packaged compendium is the perfect gift for you and your loved ones to experience the holiday magic year after year.
Download or read book The Christmas Carolers Book in Song Story written by Torstein O. Kvamme and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty-nine well-known carols in SATB arrangements, complete with a historical description of each.
Download or read book Favorite Christmas Songs and Stories written by Dellwyn Cunningham and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas written by Ace Collins and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-11-29 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know these songs by heart. They're the ''greatest hits'' of Christmas. But do you know the fascinating, inspirational stories behind them - who wrote them and how they came to be? In his latest book, Ace Collins reveals the stories behind the greatest hits of Christmas - all the songs you have enjoyed for generations. For example, as the story goes, jazz great Mel Torme wrote ''The Christmas Song'' after visiting a friend in California, who, longing to escape California's heat for the cold winters of his New England, doodled these now-famous phrases on his spiral pad: ''Chestnuts roasting Jack Frost nipping Yuletide carols '' Torme saw those words and one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time, first recorded by Nat King Cole, was born. Within these pages, you'll discover the origins of such famous Christmas songs as ''Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, '' ''Winter Wonderland, '' ''White Christmas, '' ''Little Drummer Boy, '' ''Feliz Navidad, '' ''O Holy Night, '' and two dozen others. Although not yet as famous as the Christmas songs of which he writes (he's working on that), Collins's many books have sold tens of thousands of copies and have become treasured family classics, read and enjoyed by young and old alike. His new book is a treasure-trove of the kind of magic that makes Christmas the beloved holiday it is. This is Ace Collins at his storytelling best which means it's sure to become a ''greatest hit'' with your family
Download or read book Dear Santa written by Rod Campbell and published by Macmillan Children's Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A letter to Santa starts off a merry chain of gift-wrapping, but nothing is quite right and each time Santa thinks better of his choice. Lift the flaps to unwrap each present and find out what Santa chooses as the perfect present in the end!
Download or read book Stories of the Great Christmas Carols written by June C. Montgomery and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten beloved Christmas carols are included in this engaging book, along with historical information about the origins of each carol. This edition contains: an easy-to-read story of the creation of each carol; a simplified arrangement of each carol with text; information on those who wrote the text and the music; plus a fun activity page that reviews the information presented. Titles: * Angels from the Realms of Glory * Away in a Manger * The First Noel * Hark! the Herald Angels Sing * Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming * O Come, All Ye Faithful * O Holy Night * Silent Night * What Child Is This? * While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks.
