Home for the Holidays

Download or read book Home for the Holidays written by New Leaf Press and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2001 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Was Jesus born on December 25? -- Was there ever a real Santa Claus? -- Why do we have Christmas trees? -- Was Christmas ever prohibited in America? Home for the Holidays explores the answers to these questions and many more as the origins, customs and traditions of the most popular (and certainly the most lucrative) holiday of the year are contemplated. Santa Claus, Christmas cards, caroling, lights, wreaths, trees, mistletoe, Christmas plays, and, of course, the nativity scene -- where did all of this begin? Warm and brilliant illustrations will bring out that special feeling of Christmas and lots of fascinating facts are included throughout. Home for the Holidays is a beautiful gift book that's sure to be a great stocking stuffer for anyone!