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    Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas
    Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas
    Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas
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    Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas

    Written by Ace Collins

    Narrated by Paul Michael

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    Ever wonder where some of our unique and meaningful Christmas traditions come from? Why are red and green popular colors of the season? Why is exchanging gifts a family tradition? Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved customs of this merriest of holidays and how they all point to Christ.

    Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas includes insights about:

    • Gift giving
    • Christmas trees
    • Caroling
    • Nativity scenes
    • Yule logs
    • Stockings
    • Advent wreaths
    • Mistletoe
    • Holly, and more!

    This is the perfect gift to infuse your celebration with spiritual insights, true-life tales, and captivating legends to intrigue you and your family. Bring new luster and depth to your modern traditions while you celebrate Jesus' birth. The traditions of Christmas lend beauty, awe, and hope to the holiday, causing people all over the world to anticipate it with joy. Warm your heart as you rediscover the true and eternal significance of Christmas.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan
    Release dateFeb 15, 2022
    ISBN9780310918561
    Author

    Ace Collins

    Ace Collins is the writer of more than sixty books, including several bestsellers: Stories behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas, Stories behind the Great Traditions of Christmas, The Cathedrals, and Lassie: A Dog’s Life. Based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, He continues to publish several new titles each year, including a series of novels, the first of which is Farraday Road. Ace has appeared on scores of television shows, including CBS This Morning, NBC Nightly News, CNN, Good Morning America, MSNBC, and Entertainment Tonight.

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