MORO, Ark., May 16, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Christmas has been a tradition for many, many years -- a celebration we spend with family and loved ones. But when did this Christmas begin and how did Santa Claus become part of this celebration? Author Charlene Roberson Chandler takes you inside the true meaning of Christmas through the wonderful picture book, The Beginning of Christmas: A Story for the Young and Old.
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Beginning of Christmas tells when this celebration first began, what the word Christmas means, what the Bible represents, and why we celebrate Christmas on December 25th. It also includes the reasons for new traditions to be incorporated in this event like the Christmas tree, decorations, the giving of gifts, carols and Santa Claus. This unique, full-colored, illustrated Christmas book is designed to focus children's attention, as well as adult's, on the true meaning of Christmas. It will make a great Christmas gift for kids as they will learn about why we celebrate this very special occasion. Grab a copy now and celebrate the real meaning of Christmas.
About the Author
Charlene Hoglan Roberson Chandler is a native Texan and teacher of Bible study classes in churches for over thirty-five years. She was employed by the Department of Army at Fort Wolters, Texas from 1962 to 1974. Upon base closure, she attended and graduated from Chapman Court Reporting College in Fort Worth, Texas. Chandler relocated to Forrest City, Arkansas in 1979 for employment in the First Judicial Circuit of Eastern Arkansas as an official court reporter for the Honorable Henry Wilkinson, retiring in 1995. She married James Chandler in 1984. Children consist of three wonderful stepchildren and one special son, Mark, who resides in Seattle with his wife and two daughters. Her hobbies consist of oil painting, writing, reading, sewing, and flower gardening. Mrs. Chandler is the author of Tribulation, Closer Than We Think, and Journey Through Heartache. She also wrote a full-color illustrated book for children -- The Beginning of Christmas, A Story for the Young and Old.
THE BEGINNING OF CHRISTMAS * by Charlene Roberson Chandler
A Story for the Young and Old
Hardback; $19.99; 28 pages; 978-1-4257-1462-8
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