Celebrating Christmas

Celebrating Christmas, by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv., provides children with simple explanations and reasons why we celebrate Christmas.  Christmas is a special time for children because it celebrates the birth of Jesus, the Son of God, who came into the world to bring love, peace, and hope.  Long ago, Jesus was born in a humble stable in Bethlehem.  His mother, Mary, and foster father, Joseph, welcomed Him with joy, and angels appeared to shepherds in the fields, singing and celebrating.  This is why Christmas is often filled with joyful songs, lights, and gatherings with family and friends.

Christmas reminds us that Jesus is with us always, bringing light to the world.  Celebrating Christmas helps children understand the beauty of God's love and the joy of sharing that love with others.

Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-read 
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations
• High-quality paper
• Durable binding
• Conveniently sized at 5½" x 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
• A presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
• An explanation of why we celebrate Christmas and the various symbols we use to celebrate
• Nihil Obstat, Imprimatur

Topics and figures include:

• Christmas Day
• The Christmas Tree
• Christmas Plants
• The Yule Log
• The Christmas Crib
• Christmas Cards
• Christmas Carols
• Good King Wenceslaus
• St. Lucy
• Santa Claus
• The "Befana"
• The "Posadas"
• The "Oplatek"
• Christmas in the East
• The True Meaning of Christmas
• Christmas Every Day