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Publisher : Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Christmas Unwrapped written by and published by Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2012 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard A. Horsley
Publisher : Trinity Press International
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Christmas Unwrapped written by Richard A. Horsley and published by Trinity Press International. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascinating critique of the American Christmas from the perspectives of cultural studies, theology, & biblical studies.
Author : John W. Telman
Publisher : Word Alive Press
ISBN 13 : 1486613233
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (866 download)
Download or read book Christmas Unwrapped written by John W. Telman and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2017-09-06 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “John has deep insights and is able to link and draw meaning from events and dates like no one I’ve ever read. I love the fact that in this book he shows Jesus as a ruler, but not the kind of ruler from whom we must stay at arm’s length. A must-read for anyone who wants a fresh perspective on the greatest story ever told. Once you read this book, you will have no doubt who the greatest gift of all time is—Jesus.” - Anita Cordell, Film and Commercial Actress Christmas comes around every December, followed by the celebration of a New Year. We recycle the same songs. We cook and eat turkey. But what is Christmas? To answer that question, we would be wise to turn to the one who brought the event into being. The one who is the subject of this book actually walked the dusty roads of the Middle East. Since his birth, he has impacted lives like no other. He has had more followers than anyone in history. He has been hated by many, and misunderstood by countless more, yet his teaching powerfully influences even the lives of those who don’t know him. His name is Jesus.
Author : Amy Shields
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616084693
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Christmas Unwrapped written by Amy Shields and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents facts about Christmas and offers holiday themed craft projects and activities to celebrate the season.
Author : Ellie Richards
Publisher : Lorean Publishing House
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Christmas Unwrapped written by Ellie Richards and published by Lorean Publishing House. This book was released on 2023-12-04 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Christmas trees to Santa Claus, to carols, lights and decorations, have you ever wondered how all these much-loved customs came about? In this book we will explore all the traditions that we associate with and enjoy over the festive holiday period and uncover some fascinating facts about the history behind them from around the world. Deeply entrenched in Western culture, we often forget what this magical time was originally celebrated for – the birth of Jesus Christ. It represents a time of peace and goodwill to all, but in modern day life this often gets lost in the big commercial merry-go-round with parties and gifts galore that it has become. Interestingly, some of the traditions we know so well actually started over 2,000 years ago before Jesus was born. So, let’s walk through the mists of time and legends and explore all the captivating snippets of historical customs that have led us to where we are today.
Author : Scott Emmons
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780740768569
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (685 download)
Download or read book Christmas Unwrapped written by Scott Emmons and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My eyes are blurred, my brain is mush. My hands begin to tremble. I fell for those deceitful words: 'Easy to assemble.'" -Christmas Unwrapped: Lighthearted Humor to Get You Through the Holidays If the holidays conjure up images of maxed-out credit card bills, mile-long mall lines, or that lamp from Aunt Jane that graces your abode only when she comes to visit, this colorful keepsake provides rhyming redemption. More About Christmas Unwrapped Rhyme master Scott Emmons approaches Christmas with a joke and a grin by offering 47 original poems, including: * Dear Santa, Toys get broken. Candy's cheap. Pets take effort. Fruit won't keep. Candles smell. Clothes might clash. Games are boring. Please send cash. Love, Mindy * Grandma's Gift Which present came from Grandma? It isn't hard to see. The gift wrap is the same she's used since 1943. Book attributes include a stocking-friendly trim size and ribbon marker, along with four-color art and photography throughout.
Author : Clement SkyGazer
Publisher : Rhodes and Easton
ISBN 13 : 9781890394028
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)
Download or read book Christmas Unwrapped written by Clement SkyGazer and published by Rhodes and Easton. This book was released on 1997 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Lori Copeland
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN 13 : 0310542944
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (15 download)
Download or read book Unwrapping Christmas written by Lori Copeland and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s that time of year again, and with excitement and high expectations, Rose has planned the perfect Christmas for her family and friends. But when she feels them drifting away during a time that should celebrate togetherness, Rose is forced to slow down in the most unexpected way. In this whimsical, uplifting story, she discovers the true meaning of giving.
Author : Susan Wojciechowski
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763681652
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)
Download or read book The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey written by Susan Wojciechowski and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The tale is unfolded with such mastery, humor, and emotional force that we are entirely within its power.” —The New York Times Book Review Features an audio read-along performed by James Earl Jones! Jonathan Toomey is the best woodcarver in the valley, but he is always alone and never smiles. No one knows about the mementos of his lost wife and child that he keeps in an unopened drawer. But one early winter’s day, a widow and her young son approach him with a gentle request that leads to a joyful miracle. The moving, lyrical tale, gloriously illustrated by P.J. Lynch, has been widely hailed as a true Christmas classic.
Author : John W. Telman
Publisher : Word Alive Press
ISBN 13 : 148661244X
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (866 download)
Download or read book Easter Unwrapped written by John W. Telman and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2019-01-11 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was through tear-filled eyes that I read this book, captivated and encouraged by the scriptures and stories that John Telman shares throughout it. Easter Unwrapped is a powerful encouragement to believers, a powerful tool for those who are wavering in their faith, and an anointed witness to those who don’t know Jesus and the power of His Resurrection! After reading this book, I can’t imagine anyone ever doubting God's love for them. Millie Gray, Kansas City police officer, and Sergeant in the United States Air Force Life is so much more than merely the physical. You are more than a body. When life hits you between the eyes, when you feel the darkness of death around you, when you’re faced with trouble that drains the life out of you, remember Resurrection Sunday. Easter Unwrapped presents eleven insights into just how significant the resurrection of Jesus is to everyone. Easter is the day that changed everything, and it’s more than chocolate and bunny rabbits. It’s about life.
Author : Ann Voskamp
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1414388519
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (143 download)
Download or read book The Greatest Gift written by Ann Voskamp and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-08-30 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling Christmas classic. Over 250,000 books in print. An annual bestseller. Thousands of readers have already fallen in love with Ann Voskamp’s One Thousand Gifts, and this Christmas, Ann will help readers celebrate the lineage and the majesty of God’s greatest gift—Jesus Christ. In what has already become a holiday classic, Voskamp reaches back into the pages of the Old Testament to explore the lineage of Jesus via the advent tradition of “The Jesse Tree.” Beginning with Jesse, the father of David, The Greatest Gift retraces the epic pageantry of mankind, from Adam to the Messiah, with each day’s reading pointing to the coming promise of Christ. Sure to become a holiday staple in every Christian home, The Greatest Gift is the perfect gift for the holidays and a timeless reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.
Author : Lauren Rosewarne
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 1498541828
Total Pages : 559 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (985 download)
Download or read book Analyzing Christmas in Film written by Lauren Rosewarne and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Film plays a vital role in the celebration of Christmas. For decades, it has taught audiences about what the celebration of the season looks like – from the decorations to the costumes and to the expected snowy weather – as well as mirrors our own festivities back to us. Films like It’s a Wonderful Life and Home Alone have come to play key roles in real-life domestic celebrations: watching such titles has become, for many families, every bit as important as tree-trimming and leaving cookies out for Santa. These films have exported the American take on the holiday far and wide and helped us conjure an image of the perfect holiday. Rather than settling the ‘what is a Christmas film?’ debate – indeed, Die Hard and Lethal Weapon are discussed within – Analyzing Christmas in Film: Santa to the Supernatural focuses on the how Christmas is presented on the deluge of occasions when it appears. While most Christmas films are secular, religion makes many cameos, appearing through Nativity references, storylines involving spiritual rebirth, the framing of Santa as a Christ-like figure and the all-importance of family, be it the Holy family or just those gathered around the dining table. Also explored are popular narratives involving battles with stress and melancholy, single parents and Christmas martyrs, visits from ghosts and angels, big cities and small towns, break-ups and make-ups and the ticking clock of mortality. Nearly 1000 films are analyzed in this volume to determine what the portrayal of Christmas reveals about culture, society and faith as well as sex roles, consumerism, aesthetics and aspiration.
Author : Christopher Deacy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191069558
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Christmas as Religion written by Christopher Deacy and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-07-28 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Christmas as Religion, Christopher Deacy explores the premise that religion plays an elementary role in our understanding of the Christmas festival, but takes issue with much of the existing literature which is inclined to limit the contours and parameters of 'religion' to particular representations and manifestations of institutional forms of Christianity. 'Religion' is often tacitly identified as having an ecclesiastical frame of reference, so that if the Church is not deemed to play a central role in the practice of Christmas for many people today then it can legitimately be side-lined and relegated to the periphery of any discussion relating to what Christmas 'means'. Deacy argues that such approaches fail to take adequate stock of the manifold ways in which people's beliefs and values take shape in modern society. For example, Christmas films or radio programmes may comprise a non-specifically Christian, but nonetheless religiously rich, repository of beliefs, values, sentiments and aspirations. Therefore, this book makes the case for laying to rest the secularization thesis, with its simplistic assumption that religion in Western society is undergoing a period of escalating and irrevocable erosion, and to see instead that the secular may itself be a repository of the religious. Rather than see Christmas as comprising alternative or analogous forms of religious expression, or dependent on any causal relationship to the Christian tradition, Deacy maintains that it is religious per se, and, moreover, it is its very secularity that makes Christmas such a compelling, and even transcendent, religious holiday.
Author : Ann Voskamp
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1414397542
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (143 download)
Download or read book Unwrapping the Greatest Gift written by Ann Voskamp and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2014 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers guidance for taking part in the Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree, with scriptural passages, devotions, and activities intended to apply their themes.
Author : Bruce David Forbes
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520933729
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)
Download or read book Christmas written by Bruce David Forbes and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2007-10-10 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for everyone who loves and is simultaneously driven crazy by the holiday season, Christmas: A Candid History provides an enlightening, entertaining perspective on how the annual Yuletide celebration got to be what it is today. In a fascinating, concise tour through history, the book tells the story of Christmas—from its pre-Christian roots, through the birth of Jesus, to the holiday's spread across Europe into the Americas and beyond, and to its mind-boggling transformation through modern consumerism. Packed with intriguing stories, based on research into myriad sources, full of insights, the book explores the historical origins of traditions including Santa, the reindeer, gift giving, the Christmas tree, Christmas songs and movies, and more. The book also offers some provocative ideas for reclaiming the joy and meaning of this beloved, yet often frustrating, season amid the pressures of our fast-paced consumer culture. DID YOU KNOW For three centuries Christians did not celebrate Christmas? Puritans in England and New England made Christmas observances illegal? St. Nicholas is an elf in the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas"? President Franklin Roosevelt changed the dateof Thanksgiving in order to lengthen the Christmas shopping season? Coca-Cola helped fashion Santa Claus's look in an advertising campaign?
Author : Mike Huckabee
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 159523098X
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (952 download)
Download or read book A Simple Christmas written by Mike Huckabee and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Every Christmas, I still think about that guitar and the sacrifice it represented. And I hope I don’t forget to think about the greatest sacrifice of all, God’s gift of Himself.” Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, competition, and stress. But according to Mike Huckabee (who was a pastor before getting into politics), that was never God’s intention. Going back to the Nativity, Christmas is supposed to be about simple things: faith, love, family, and hope. The hard part, in today’s crazy world, is remembering that those simple things are the most precious of all. Now Huckabee recounts twelve Christmas memories—often funny, sometimes deeply moving—that range from his childhood in Arkansas to his years as a young husband and father to his time as a governor and then a presidential candidate. These true stories will help you smile, take a deep breath, and maybe slow down your own holiday treadmill. If you’re looking for a little clarity, sanity, and inspiration at this insane time of year, you’re sure to enjoy A Simple Christmas.
Author : Nikki Tate
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
ISBN 13 : 145981357X
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (598 download)
Download or read book Christmas written by Nikki Tate and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is a popular holiday celebrated by people all over the world. This informative and engaging exploration of Christmas is aimed at the middle grades but will entertain readers of a much wider age range. Learn about the games played, foods eaten, music played and favorite ways of decorating in different parts of the world. With lots of fun facts (about everything from frumenty to the jolly old man in red himself) and recipes, there's plenty in this beautifully illustrated volume to satisfy anyone with an interest in the festive season.
