02582cam a2200361 4500 534948300 TxAuBib 20210918120000.0 ||||||s2013||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781433681066 1433681064 B07LC5T3VQ Amazon 698e0c05-4d88-49a5-8671-2bbcf6fafc13 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 1415021 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Corbitt Allen, Nan. Yuletide Blessings [Libby] : Christmas Stories that Warm the Heart. B&H Publishing Group, 2013. Christmas. Advent. Format: OverDrive Adobe EPUB eBook, Filesize: 1188kB. Format: OverDrive Kindle Book. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. Christian Nonfiction. Religion & Spirituality. Nonfiction. HTML:<p>From the ancient biblical story to those modern holiday favorites we watch on television every year, for those who seek meaning in the chaos of Christmas, <i>Yuletide Blessings</i> gathers truths, myths, and legends that point readers back to "the reason for the season."</p> <p>A perfect companion for quiet nights by the colorfully lit tree, this cozy book of brief essays is topically arranged by author Nan Corbitt Allen. The biblical roots of Christmas are explored in separate entries about angels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph, the wise men, and the little town of Bethlehem. Next, we learn stories behind characters and traditions that followed: the little drummer boy, decorations, St. Nicholas, and more.</p> <p>The unique origins of select Christmas carols are also revealed, inspiring accounts of Christmas during wartime testify to the wonder of peace, and we get the inside scoop on how <i>A Charlie Brown Christmas</i> and <i>It's a Wonderful Life</i> came to be such staples of the season. After enjoying these recollections, you are invited to stay mindful of personal yuletide blessings by writing your own favorite Christmas memories at the end of the book.</p>. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2021-11-17 20:00:03. https://samples.overdrive.com/yuletide-blessings?.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/yuletide-blessings?.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Kindle Book) https://samples.overdrive.com/yuletide-blessings?.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read) TXLVP