Download or read book The American St Nick written by Peter Lion and published by WindRiver Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American soldiers are more than combatants on a battlefield, they are also representatives of America and her people. On an overcast day in 1944, two soldiers from the 28th Infantry Division gave a remarkable Christmas gift to the people of Wiltz, Luxembourg - a gift that changed the people of Wiltz forever.
Download or read book The American St Nick written by Peter Lion and published by WindRiver Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American soldiers are more than combatants on a battlefield, they are also representatives of America and her people. On an overcast day in 1944, two soldiers from the 28th Infantry Division gave a remarkable Christmas gift to the people of Wiltz, Luxembourg - a gift that changed the people of Wiltz forever.
Download or read book American St Nick written by Peter Lion and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book St Nicholas in America written by Nicholas Ayo and published by . This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Santa Claus Worldwide written by Tom A. Jerman and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive history of the world's midwinter gift-givers, showcasing the extreme diversity in their depictions as well as the many traits and functions these characters share. It tracks the evolution of these figures from the tribal priests who presided over winter solstice celebrations thousands of years before the birth of Christ, to Christian notables like St. Martin and St. Nicholas, to a variety of secular figures who emerged throughout Europe following the Protestant Reformation. Finally, it explains how the popularity of a poem about a "miniature sleigh" and "eight tiny reindeer" helped consolidate the diverse European gift-givers into an enduring tradition in which American children awake early on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought. Although the names, appearance, attire and gift-giving practices of the world's winter solstice gift-givers differ greatly, they are all recognizable as Santa, the personification of the Christmas and Midwinter festivals. Despite efforts to eliminate him by groups as diverse as the Puritans of seventeenth century New England, the Communist Party of the twentieth century Soviet Union and the government of Nazi Germany, Santa has survived and prospered, becoming one of the best known and most beloved figures in the world.
Download or read book St Nicholas written by Mary Mapes Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book St Nicholas and the American Child written by Ruth Barbara Miller and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How St Nicholas Became Santa Claus written by Kevin M McCarthy and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-14 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of how a humble, gift-giving bishop in southern Asia Minor in the fourth century was transformed into the highly revered St. Nicholas throughout Europe and much later in America as the jolly St. Nick/Santa Claus.
Download or read book St Nicholas written by and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Real Santa Claus written by Marianna Mayer and published by StarWalk Kids Media. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most of us, young and old, Santa Claus is a jolly old man, as described in the classic poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." In fact, few people realize that there was a real St. Nicholas. He was the Bishop of Myra and lived during the fourth century. In this beautifully illustrated and richly designed book, Mayer creates an inviting portrait of the man who became legendary for his generosity and miraculous acts of kindness.
Download or read book St Nicholas written by Mary Mapes Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book St Nicholas written by and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Santa Claus Worldwide written by Tom A. Jerman and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive history of the world's midwinter gift-givers, showcasing the extreme diversity in their depictions as well as the many traits and functions these characters share. It tracks the evolution of these figures from the tribal priests who presided over winter solstice celebrations thousands of years before the birth of Christ, to Christian notables like St. Martin and St. Nicholas, to a variety of secular figures who emerged throughout Europe following the Protestant Reformation. Finally, it explains how the popularity of a poem about a "miniature sleigh" and "eight tiny reindeer" helped consolidate the diverse European gift-givers into an enduring tradition in which American children awake early on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought. Although the names, appearance, attire and gift-giving practices of the world's winter solstice gift-givers differ greatly, they are all recognizable as Santa, the personification of the Christmas and Midwinter festivals. Despite efforts to eliminate him by groups as diverse as the Puritans of seventeenth century New England, the Communist Party of the twentieth century Soviet Union and the government of Nazi Germany, Santa has survived and prospered, becoming one of the best known and most beloved figures in the world.
Download or read book St Nicholas written by George Harley McKnight and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St. Nicholas is a book by George Harley McKnight. It delves into the Legend of St. Nicholas and his role in the Christmas celebration and other popular customs.
Download or read book St Nicholas written by George Harley McKnight and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Baker s Dozen written by Aaron Shepard and published by Skyhook Press. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why not give more? Van Amsterdam the baker was well known for his honesty as well as for his fine Saint Nicholas cookies. He always gave his customers exactly what they paid for -- not more and not less. So, he was not about to give in when a mysterious old woman comes to him on Saint Nicholas Day and insists that a dozen is thirteen! The woman's curse puts an end to the baker's business, and he believes it would take Saint Nicholas to help him. But if he receives that help, will it be exactly what he imagined? Find out in this inspiring legend from Dutch colonial New York about the birth of an honored American custom. TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS -- A READER'S THEATER SCRIPT OF THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN AARON'S BOOK "FOLKTALES ON STAGE," OR FREE ON AARON'S WEB SITE. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Aaron Shepard is the award-winning author of "The Legend of Lightning Larry," "The Sea King's Daughter," and many more children's books. Once a professional storyteller, Aaron specializes in lively retellings of folktales and other traditional literature, which have won him honors from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the Bank Street College of Education, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the American Folklore Society. Wendy Edelson has applied her award-winning skills to a wide range of illustration projects, including picture books, pet portraits, posters, and puzzles. Among her clients have been Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Aquarium, Pacific Northwest Ballet, the U.S. Postal Service, Cricket Magazine, McGraw-Hill Education, and the American Library Association. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// HONORS American Bookseller Pick of the Lists Trumpet Book Club selection Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children "The good will of legendary Saint Nick resonates in this tale about the origin of the term 'baker's dozen.' . . . Shepard's easy-to-follow retelling has an appropriate Old World flavor." -- Publishers Weekly, Sept. 18, 1995 "A particularly nice holiday story accented by paintings full of detail. . . . Well-paced and a good length for groups or individuals, this is right on target for audiences. Edelson's artwork is filled with marvelously-alive characters who almost step from the pages." -- Ilene Cooper, Booklist, Sept. 15, 1995 "A lush new version of a traditional tale. . . . Well-chosen words and a nicely-paced text that begs to be told aloud. A treat for the holiday season." -- School Library Journal, Oct. 1995 "Aaron Shepard retells a favorite colonial legend with the voice of the storyteller." -- Jan Lieberman, TNT, Fall 1995 "A fine tale of generosity for St. Nicholas Day or any day." -- Marilyn McPhie, Storybag, Special Review Issue 1997 "A story with a message to be heard during the holidays and all year long." -- Children's Book Review
