Books with title The Spirit of Christmas.

[S]urely that need not and ought not to be the whole of Christmas-only a single day or generosity, ransomed from the dull servitude of a selfish year,-only a single night of merry-making, celebrated in the slave-quarters of a selfish race! If every gift is the token of a personal thought, a friendly feeling, an unselfish interest in the joy of others, then the thought, the feeling, the interest, may remain after the gift is made. -from "Christmas-Giving and Christmas-Living" A popular pastor and poet at the turn of the 20th century, Henry Van Dyke sings the praises of acts of kindness and generosity, of good will and good cheer, and of the spirit of Christmas. First published in 1905 this charming volume includes: Ø a dream-story: The Christmas Angel Ø a little essay: Christmas-Giving and Christmas-Living Ø a short Christmas sermon: Keeping Christmas Ø two Christmas prayers: For the Home and For Lonely Folks Also available from Cosimo Classics: Van Dyke's The Spirit of America OF INTEREST TO: lovers of Christmas American author and clergyman HENRY VAN DYKE (1852-1933) was pastor of Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City from 1883 to 1899 and professor of English literature at Princeton University from 1899 to 1923. He wrote numerous books of poetry and devotion, including Little Rivers (1895), The Other Wise Man (1896), and Fisherman's Luck (1899)

TheAdventures of Alexander Cattis a series of stories that inspires integrity, creativity, andperseverance in middle-grade readers. The stories combine Alex'sfeline-humour and point of view with historically accurate settingsand events.InAlexand the Spirit of Christmas,Alex tells the story of the wealthy Winston family, and 8-year-oldMeredith Winston, who gets everything she wanted ... and just what shedeserved! Set in the bitterly-cold Chicago winter of 1945, it's thefirst Christmas after World War II. There's only a week untilChristmas, and the Winston family is not ready. While shopping withhousekeeper Mrs. Barnes, Meredith meets classmate Billy and hissister Maddie, and Christmas magic is sparked when the children visitSanta.Familiartraditions of the era include a Christmas pageant, a visit to Santa,Christmas gingerbread, shopping at Marshall Field's and of coursechicken pot pies in the Walnut Room.

A simple, colorful picture book designed to teach young children about the true meaning of Christmas. A gentle reminder for children and adults alike to look for God in our daily lives, and to count our blessings as Christmas approaches. The young girl in this story seeks the presence of God through imaginative play with the family nativity set. She discovers the Holy Spirit while enjoying many of her favorite Christmas traditions.

This beautiful, timeless board book introduces children to the Nativity Story and reminds us all of the true meaning of Christmas. A long time ago, in the town of Nazareth, there lived a young woman named Mary. One day, an angel appeared before her and told her that she would give birth to a baby. The baby would be the son of God, and she would name him Jesus.Every year, children of all ages revisit this nativity tale of Mary and Joseph, the three wise men, the angels and the shepherds, and baby Jesus in the manger. Share this simple introduction to a remarkable and classic Bible story with young ones in this second book in a delightful new series. With stunning art by Helen Dardik and simplified text for little readers, The Story of Christmas is sure to become a favorite of families for years to come.