The Reason for the Season
Chantal Ellen, Phillip Pierre-Louis
Hardcover
(Lions Den Publishing, Oct. 1, 2007)
Offering children a fresh opportunity to understand and celebrate the true biblical meaning of Christmas, this colorful story looks at how the holiday’s cherished traditions relate to the nativity. Beginning with a brief biblical account of the circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth, the religious origins of many familiar and beloved activities associated with Christmas—including gift giving and topping an evergreen tree with a star—are explained through simple text and vibrant illustrations. Young readers are also encouraged to use their reasoning skills by identifying additional Christmas traditions with strong spiritual foundations.
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