You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The Bible tells us that Wise Men saw the star of Jesus' birth, and came with gifts for the newborn King. The Truth about Santa Claus: When Your Child Is Ready to Hear . Perfect book for this discussion with my nine year old, Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2014. It put the whole Saint Nicholas story in the context of what we have taught him is important. Many students are amazed to learn that the fairy tale of Santa Claus is based on a tradition that goes back to a real person, who was a priest and bishop in the early Christian church. Written from a Christian perspective, this story, when read to a child, will enable any parent to confidently explain the true meaning of Christmas. The true story of St. Nicholas and the real meaning behind our Christmas celebrations. T.Y. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2015, Great book to let your kids know the truth about father Christmas without them getting upset or disappointed. Something went wrong. They love to hear the story about when young Nicholas secretly provided the dowries for three young women who were about to be sold into slavery by their poor father. This 86 page non-fiction chapter book for upper elementary readers was published in 1985. : How Saint Nicholas Became Santa Claus. He became our Santa Claus in America during the 1800s, thanks to four men whose efforts ensured acceptance of the Yuletide gift-giver: John Pintard and Washington Irving of the New-York Historical Society, Clement Clark Moore and cartoonist Thomas Nast. Very good for my 12 yr old granddaughter. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please try again. It's illustrated throughout with black and white photos and illustrations, including classic images of Santa Claus, Sinterklaas (the Dutch version of Saint Nicholas), and images from stained-glass windows and religious art. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. My kids love it. Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017. Destiny Image Publishers (October 1, 1997), very good book to help bring up the subject with your child, Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2008. He includes stories about how Nicholas became popular through his kindness and generosity. Alan Barrington is the former Executive Director of Driving Force Ministry, and is a graduate of Oral Roberts University and Christ Unlimited Bible Institute. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017. Great book! There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Explains how historical facts, religious mythology, folklore, tradition, and commercial promotion have combined to give us the modern figure of Santa Claus. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This 86 page non-fiction chapter book for upper elementary readers was published in 1985. Please try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2013, I am one of Father Christmas's official helpers and this book provides answers to the more arcane questions that children ask. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Their histories alone make an absorbing read. Beautifully illustrated and simply told, The Truth About Santa Claus does more than open your child's eyes. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It is put in a caring, gentle way. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Unable to add item to List. Learn more about the program. My wife and I were concerned when our son started asking questions before Christmas. I didn't need it this year but I am very glad I have it for next year! At the time, I felt unequipped to provide a truthful answer that would not undermine the trust between parent and child. . The Big Secret: The Whole and Honest Truth About Santa Claus, The Legend of St. Nicholas: A Story of Christmas Giving, The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas, Is Santa Real? Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Explains how historical facts, religious mythology, folklore, tradition, and commercial promotion have combined to give us the modern figure of Santa Claus. Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2017. Presents have been important ever since the very first Christmas. Miraculously, this book tells the real truth about Santa Claus in a way that makes it even more joyous and beautiful. I love this book. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. This book was a God-send. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2004. Very helpful for her to know truth of Christmas meaning. These books assist parents in the difficult task of answering life's tough questions. Over the years, as our four children have grown up, I have adapted a story that maintains the integrity of the true meaning of Christmas, without contradicting any of our traditional holiday customs. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The book is organized chronologically and traces the evolution of this yuletide character from Saint Nicholas to today's jolly Santa Claus.
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