Did you know that today's jolly Santa Claus was originally a Catholic bishop? Or that Santa Claus is connected to Saturn, an ancient Roman god? Or that in some places, Santa rides a camel? Christmas is a holiday of light and giving, and Santa Claus has become a traditional symbol for the season's deepest meanings. Learn more about:• Santa • the Christ Child • Christmas animals • the Wise Men • Christmas plants • Christmas songs and cards. Across North America, Christmas is an occasion for love and joy and celebration. Discover the traditions and folklore that make this holiday so special.

This collection of 19 holiday songs, carols, and instrumental pieces can be played together in harmony by any number or combination of instruments. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and mallet percussion can have fun playing in like instrument ensembles and get creative with any mixed ensemble. They are also outstanding tools for auditions, sight reading, and learning the art of ensemble playing. Titles: * Coventry Carol * Ding Dong! Merrily on High * The First Nowell * Joy to the World * Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow * Wassail Song (Here We Come A-Caroling) * We Three Kings

This collection of 15 holiday songs, carols, and instrumental pieces can be played together in harmony by any number or combination of instruments. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and mallet percussion can have fun playing in like instrument ensembles and get creative with any mixed ensemble. They are also outstanding tools for auditions, sight reading, and learning the art of ensemble playing. Titles: * Away in a Manger * God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * In Dulci Jubilo * Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming * Puer Natus (A Child Was Born) * What Child Is This? * While Shepherds Watched

This collection of 26 holiday songs, carols, and instrumental pieces can be played together in harmony by any number or combination of instruments. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and mallet percussion can have fun playing in like instrument ensembles and get creative with any mixed ensemble. They are also outstanding tools for auditions, sight reading, and learning the art of ensemble playing. Titles: * The Sleep of the Child Jesus * The Angels and the Shepherds * Unto Us Is Born a Son * A Child This Day Is Born * O Come, O Come, Emmanuel * It Came Upon a Midnight Clear * Silent Night * O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) * O Sanctissima * I Saw Three Ships * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Tell Us Wisemen * O Little Town of Bethlehem * The Babe in Bethlehem's Manger Laid * Deck the Halls * The New Born Babe * Good King Wenceslas * What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby? * Fum, Fum, Fum! * Hark! What Mean those Holy Voices? * Masters In this Hall * Born Today Is the Child Divine (Il Est Ne) * Rocking * March of the Three Kings * A La Media Noche * PataPan

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Pull up a chair, pour some eggnog, and enjoy the Christmas spirit with friends… From the wind-swept, snowy ranges of Wyoming to Florida beaches glowing with Christmas lights, All American Christmas traces holiday traditions across the United States. In this beautiful personal keepsake, Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy present a dazzling collection of emotional stories, treasured family photographs, and homegrown Christmas recipes from some of Fox News’ most beloved personalities. Dana Perino takes readers out west to the cattle ranch where she celebrated Christmas with real life “Marlboro Men”—her uncles and grandfather. Maria Bartiromo reflects on growing up in Brooklyn and the famously brilliant light displays in her neighborhood. Brit Hume looks back at the day he and a friend rushed onto the Washington Senators’ field—and how his parents later warned him that he was now on Santa Claus’ naughty list. For Lauren Green, her understanding of Christmas has evolved with her growing faith. Beautifully designed to reflect the color and spirit and sparkle of the season and featuring 16 pages of color photographs, All American Christmas is a gift of love from the Fox News family and is sure to be cherished for seasons to come.

Did you know that an old tradition in Scandinavia tells of a Yule Goat who wanders around villages ensuring people have properly prepared for Christmas and demanding presents from everyone? Or that in 1659 it was illegal to celebrate Christmas in Massachusetts? What on earth is a Turducken? And how many Christmas tree farms are there in America? The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in this excellent quick-read guide to Christmas. Whether you're Santa himself, or just a typical elf interested in finding out more about this fantastic time of the year, then this book containing over one hundred fascinating facts is perfect for you!

An entertaining and informative little book to remind us all what lies behind the annual celebration of Christmas. This elegant little gem explores the religious background, the pagan precursors to the great festival and explores how Christmas is celebrated around the world today. As entertaining as it is amusing, this makes a perfect Christmas gift for adults and children alike.