Paired with Thomas Nast's drawings of St. Nicholas, from which we derive the classic image of Santa Claus, this lovely edition may well become the quintessential American Christmas book for children of all ages.

"--Page 2 of cover. "This is a forthright, accessible, informative and interesting account of the evolution of Christmas customs and celebrations.

When Sierra falls for Caleb, a boy who made a terrible mistake years before, she is determined to help him find forgiveness, despite the disapproval and suspicions they meet.

Santa and his reindeer make their Christmas eve visit to the world's children.

A human foundling child, adopted by a wood-nymph and raised by the creatures who inhabit a magical forest, grows up to be the immortal Santa Claus

A history of Christmas that explains how the holiday came to be celebrated as it is in America, looking at how it has been recognized or ignored at various times and places, and discussing the invention of tradition that has made Christmas ...

Christmas wouldn't be the same without the "things". This book examines why the trees, cards, wrapping paper, toy villages and Macy's holiday parade play such an important role in the festivities.

A well-known poem about the magic of jolly St. Nick as he comes to each house on Christmas eve.

Nikolai Gogol's hilarious and macabre tale of a Christmas Eve with a devil and a romantic twist.