Religious Christmas

Look! A Child's Guide to Advent and Christmas presents Advent as special time for waiting and watching—paying attention—to the ways God comes to us. Told from the point of a view of a child, the story weaves together familiar Advent traditions like the Jesse tree and the Advent wreath, biblical stories and characters, and reflections on what these stories call us to do and be.

This wonderful Christmas tale, set in the late 1800s, shares the touching story of a young boy named Peter. He sells newspapers to help his family while his father is away at sea, and he’s been saving a bit of his earnings to buy a model schooner in the woodworker’s shop. But after Uncle Jim, the woodworker, tells him the story of St. Nicholas, Peter discovers the meaning behind the hanging and filling of Christmas stockings and learns a heartfelt lesson in kindness and generosity.

Epaminondas, God's Friend is about a small boy who, like most children, is very excited about Christmas. His mother understands his excitement, but wants him to know the true meaning of Christmas. Using the parts of Christmas that he's excited about, she leads him to an understanding of the true meaning of Christmas. After hearing and understanding, Epaminondas chooses to become God's friend, to his mother's delight.

St. Nicking at Night is an adventure about seeing past appearances and loving your neighbor as yourself. Combining the anonymous giving spirit of Saint Nick with the three gifts of the magi (wisemen), your family will discover a new way to celebrate Christmas with an exciting new tradition you'll want to continue year after year.

Heart of Christmas is a collection of true Christmas stories that will warm your heart and help you remember what Christmas is all about.

USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Youngblood presents a collection of some of her most beloved Christmas novels. The collection includes: Her Crazy Rich Fake Fiancé Haven Lockwood’s Christmas takes a nosedive when she discovers that her mother and identical twin sister, Brynn, ditched her, leaving her to spend Christmas alone in their New York City apartment. To make matters worse, Brynn’s boyfriend Wyatt shows up, ready to take Brynn on a road trip to Atlanta to meet his family. Haven is fully prepared to tell Wyatt the hard news—that her flighty twin sister jetted off to ...

As the holiday season descends on her small town, Emily Parker can't help but feel the weight of loneliness. A devoted school teacher with a heart full of faith, she's held tightly to a promise she made long ago—to trust God's timing for love. But with Christmas just around the corner, she wonders if that promise will ever be fulfilled. When Luke Reynolds, her childhood friend and former missionary, returns to town, Emily feels an undeniable spark. Their shared history and love for helping others draw them closer, but unresolved feelings from the past—and an unexpected return of ...

After the passing of her beloved grandmother, successful marketing executive Courtney Rivera returns to her small Kentucky hometown for the holidays, seeking solace and closure. But as she reconnects with childhood friend Tony Turner, a hardworking farmer with dreams of expanding his family’s legacy, Courtney discovers that the place she thought she left behind may hold the key to her heart. Amidst snow-dusted fields and warm community gatherings, Courtney faces a pivotal choice between her fast-paced city life and the deep-rooted love blossoming between her and Tony. As they work ...

Jenna Livingston thought she had it all figured out—a promising career in New York City and a life filled with ambition. But when she returns to her charming hometown in Florida for the holidays, she finds herself reconnecting with the warmth of family, faith, and the memories of a love she left behind. As Jenna navigates the joyful chaos of Christmas preparations, she unexpectedly reunites with her high school sweetheart, Alvin Bean. Now a dedicated member of the local church, Alvin invites her to join him in a community outreach program that opens Jenna's heart to the true spirit of the...

Twelve families in need, two friends with a heart to serve, and a love struggling to surface.Colette Hillard and Elliott Ashcroft have been friends for over three years – and each is harboring a secret fondness for the other.Elliot hasn't dated anyone for two years – but that isn't enough evidence to convince Colette he has feelings for her. She hangs back and waits, hopes, and prays for something to happen.It's been three years since Colette's husband died serving his country, and despite her inviting smiles, Elliot refuses to ask her out. He hesitates, wondering if, and when, there ...

Remember the wonder you once felt at Christmas? It's possible to transform this crazy, wonderful, stressful season into one of real peace and joy by recovering the gift of Advent. Ann Spangler has prepared six weeks of devotions focused on six key names of God, drawn from her best-selling books, to create a unique Christmas devotional.

Milly Cook thought she had left Cedar Ridge, and her faith, behind for good. After the devastating loss of her fiancé, she turned away from God, believing her broken heart could never heal. But when her mother convinces her to come home for Christmas, Milly finds herself drawn back to the small town she once knew—and to a man who understands her pain. Noah Boyle is a widower struggling to find peace after his wife’s passing. For two years, he’s avoided Christmas and the reminders of what he’s lost. But his young daughter, Lily, believes in miracles, and this year, she’s asking ...

Are you hoping to rediscover the magic of the winter holidays? Looking for traditional inspiration for your upcoming Xmas parties? Ever wondered what’s behind the twelve days of gift-giving? The daughter of a real cowboy, award-winning author Larada Horner-Miller grew up in a small rural community in southeastern Colorado. Now she’s using her seventy years of festive experiences to share the true meaning of the season and how to rejoice in its miracles.

Anton Huber hatte seine Frau verloren und damit auch den Sinn in seinem Leben. Erst der Geruch von Kardamom Plätzchen brachte neue Hoffnung und das Leben zu ihm zurück. Jetzt konnte es Weihnachten werden.

Heiligabend auf der Autobahn. Ein Auffahrunfall mit himmlischen Folgen. Geschichten einzelner Menschen werden erzählt im größeren Zusammenhang des Lebens. Weihnachten wird auch Dich finden.

Nessie the Loch Ness monster isn't as scary as you might think! She's friendly and curious and likes to play with her friends. She's never celebrated Christmas though...because she doesn't know what that is! With the help of her friend the otter, she finds out why humans have trees full of candles and give each other presents. That gives her an idea... If humans can do it, monsters can too, right? Are you ready to find out how Nessie celebrates Christmas at the bottom of Loch Ness?

They’re meant for each other. But are they ready for each other? Nikki Mancini, a high school teacher in New York, has loved Mike since she was a child, though back then, she was only his best friend’s little sister. She claims to be a homebody but secretly fears going beyond her comfort zone. Mike Branagan has his own emotional wounds to resolve, having lost his parents in an accident when he was fourteen. He tried to escape painful memories by starting a new life on the West Coast. Years later, new facts indicate his parents’ deaths might not have been an accident. At Christmas, ...

In this original poem, the story of the birth of the Christ Child is told from the perspective of heaven and the angel who would announce the birth to shepherds below.

Christmas should be a time of peace, togetherness, and celebration; yet it can leave all too many of us feeling overwhelmed by loneliness, stress and worry. In This Light is a timely collection of thoughtful meditations. The Most Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, leads contributions from celebrities, business leaders, athletes, politicians and others, whose names you might not know but whose stories you will come to love.

Mark Redfield narrates from a specially prepared text for performance by Dickens himself, and performs all of your favorite characters, in this beloved Christmas tale of forgiveness and redemption. Since 1843, “A Christmas Carol” has delighted millions around the globe and has come to embody the spirit of Christmas for all who have been touched by its magic.