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	PENGUIN BOOK OF CHRISTMAS STORIES - Alberto Manguel - Penguin Books
		Christmas is storytelling time, the beginning of things expected but not yet seen, of tales suspenseful and mysterious, and full of a comfort of sorts.
		Even though the first notice we have of Christmas being celebrated by Christians appears in a Roman almanac from the year 336, the official recognition of a specific date for Christ’s birth occurs later, in 354, when the date was made to coincide with that of the winter solstice, the birthday of the sun.
		After Dickens, to set a story at Christmastime is to assume, on the part of the reader, the acknowledgment of a prestigious setting, of a period charged with ancient significance, of a season of promised redemption, however much tinged today with Christmas-card sentimentality and less-than-spiritual mercantile dealings.
	www.penguin.ca /nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,0_9780670064496,00.html?sym=EXC (1679 words)

	Christmas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Christmas is traditionally celebrated on December 25 which is the observed date of Jesus’ birth, as well as the historic dates of the Roman festival of Sol Invictus and the Winter solistice.
		Christmas is celebrated in most countries around the world, owing to the spread of Christianity and Western culture, mixed with the enduring popularity of exisiting winter celebrations.
		The Christmas tree is often explained as a Christianization of the ancient pagan idea that the evergreen tree represents a celebration of the renewal of life.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Christmas (4047 words)

	Christmas Stories on Allspirit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside telling Mike what I had done and that this was his gift from me. His smile was the brightest thing about Christmas that year and in succeeding years.
		For each Christmas, I followed the tradition-one year sending a group of mentally handicapped youngsters to a hockey game, another year a check to a pair of elderly brothers whose home had burned to the ground the week before Christmas, and on and on.
		It was always the last thing opened on Christmas morning and our children, ignoring their new toys, would stand with wide-eyed anticipation as their dad lifted the envelope from the tree to reveal its contents.
	www.allspirit.co.uk /christmas/xmasstories.html (1747 words)

	Christmas Stories and Articles
		A short story of Zechariah's angelic visitation in the Temple, and the promise of a son -- John the Baptist.
		The story of the birth of Jesus through the eyes of the innkeeper.
		"The Virgin Mary, Handmaid of the Lord," a short story of the announcement of Jesus' birth to Mary.
	www.joyfulheart.com /christmas (777 words)

	All Things Christmas: For those who share the spirit of Xmas throughout the year.
		Christmas marks the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, but since then, numerous other traditions have been mixed with the originals.
		Christmas is a festivity for the entire family.
		To decorate for Christmas is a ritual repeated year after year, but you don’t have to do it in the exact same way every year.
	www.allthingschristmas.com (981 words)

	Christmas Stories
		Christmas is about the love in your heart to share with those as Jesus Christ has shared with each of us.
		For each Christmas, I followed the tradition---one year sending a group of mentally handicapped youngsters to a hockey game, another year a check to a pair of elderly brothers whose home had burned to the ground the week before Christmas, and on and on.
		On Christmas morning, a knock on the door awakened he depressed old man. As the walked to the door, the masterpieces of art on the walls only reminded him that his son was not coming home.
	www.sermons.org /xmasstories.html (3943 words)

	Christmas Stories - Christmas Customs
		Christmas carols based on Christ's birth and scenes of the birth with figures of shepherds, the Wise Men, and animals surrounding the baby Jesus.
		One was the Christmas tree, which was started in Germany.
		There are stories that he often helped children in need.
	www.infostarbase.com /tnr/xmas/custom.html (291 words)

	christmas stories - A to Z Teacher Stuff Forums
		A beautiful story of wishing: of a little girl who wants a doll and a grandmother; of a doll that yearns for a child's arms around it; and of a lonely policeman's wife who wants a child in her home.
		The original post asked for a story for a group of 2nd graders in what I assume is a public school.
		Christmas is a federal holiday (to the government) because so many Americans celebrate it.
	forums.atozteacherstuff.com /showthread.php?threadid=29056 (2170 words)

	Christmas Stories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Christmas was the only time of year that such a rare treat was provided and it was treasured by each child like no other food admiring it, feeling it, prizing it and slowly enjoying each juicy section.
		This Christmas he wanted to write a card to his wife and tell her how much he loved her, it had been a long time since he had really told her, although he loved her in a very special way, much more than he ever had when they were young.
		Christmas that year had promised as always to be exciting, though mainly because of the handmade things we'd worked on in school for our parents.
	www.theideadoor.com /Christmasstories.html (18037 words)

	Christmas Stories
		At Christmas time a young woman abandons her baby at a church while at the same time a thief is stealing a chalice.
		Christmas stories, including the story of the birth of Christ and the history of Christmas.
		Stories of the original Christmas, including the birth of Christ and the story of the Magi.
	www.wcfls.lib.wi.us /mukcom/adult/adult_reading_lists/reading_lists/christmas_stories.htm (2561 words)

	Christmas Stories - TeacherVision.com
		Display all of the paintings for the whole class to see, and have the class guess which painting was the inspiration for each story.
		After they read their story to each other, ask the groups to identify the different elements of the story.
		As they read the story in their groups, the students need to think about who will play which part, what sounds effects would be appropriate to add to the story, and how they should use their voices to indicate different characters.
	www.teachervision.fen.com /christmas/resource/4098.html (811 words)

	'Tis the Christmas Season - Holy Spirit inspired, at Barbara's Entourage!
		The Christmas trees are decorated, garland is everywhere and the lights are turned on.
		But then, when the day is gone, the ribbons and paper have been put in the garbage and the excitement is no longer there, that toy they longed for seems never to hold their attention for long.
		Matthew 1:20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
	www.entourages.com /barbs/Christmas.htm (1014 words)

	Pipka Ornaments Stories of Christmas
		Adorn the boughs of your Christmas tree, decorate your table tops or window sills with the old world beauty of Father Christmas images from the Stories of Christmas.
		Christmas is a joyous time of year in Hungary.
		This Father Christmas from Oslo wears white, representing the snow-covered mountains of Norway.
	www.christmas-treasures.com /Pipka/OrnamentsStoriesofChristmas.html (496 words)

	The Christmas Pantry -- Christmas Stories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Christmas Trivia Quiz is an on-line test of your Christmas knowledge.
		Hobo’s First Christmas If you have a little one, this is a story you will love.
		This animated Christmas story has been up on the Web for a while and has won many awards.
	www.thechristmaspantry.com /christmas_stories.htm (338 words)

	Christmas Stories - Holiday Inspiration
		On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside telling Mike what I had done and that this was his gift from me. His smile was the brightest thing about Christmas that year and in succeeding years.
		For each Christmas, I followed the tradition---one year sending a group of mentally handicapped youngsters to a hockey game, another year a check to a pair of elderly brothers whose home had burned to the ground the week before Christmas, and on and on.
		It was always the last thing opened on Christmas morning and our children, ignoring their new toys, would stand with wide-eyed anticipation as their dad lifted the envelope from the tree to reveal its contents.
	www.butlerwebs.com /holidays/christmas-stories.htm (7242 words)

	Christmas Stories
		I am looking for a story that I reading a magazine, it was bout a special needs boy who wanted a balloon for Christmas, a teacher goes through quite a bit to get the balloon for this child.
		I want to say it was the Story of the Christmas Apple, but I haven't been able to locate it under that title.
		If you have ever heard of this story and can help me locate a version of the story, it would really mean a lot to me and my family.
	www.annien.com /Holidays/Christmas/ChristmasStories/menu.html (830 words)

	Christmas Stories
		Stories hold a special fascination for both the young and the old.We bring to you stories that have timeless appeal as well as valuable morals.They are bound to capture your attention and engross you.Feel free to pass on this page to anyone you feel would be interested.
		I seek a Christmas present for a lady," he continued, waxing more fluent as he struck into the speech he had prepared; "and certainly I owe you every excuse for thus disturbing you upon so small a matter.
		It arrived upon Christmas morning, in company with a good fat goose, which is, I have no doubt, roasting at this moment in front of Peterson's fire.
	www.theholidayspot.com /christmas/christmas_stories.htm (15704 words)

	Christmas Stories - The Story of Santa's Helpers
		Some stories indicate children in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark often gave the elves a bowel of porridge on Christmas Eve to stop their pranks.
		When Christmas again became popular in Scandinavia in the middle of the 19th century, these gnomes got out of the house-protection business and found their way into Santa's good graces.
		Items in the Christmas With Style Catalog are priced in US Dollars and are for delivery within the US and Canada Only.
	www.christmaswithstyle.com /christmas_stories/the_story_of_santas_helpers.asp (576 words)

	Christmas Stories
		A delightful story told through the eyes of a fourteen year old reluctantly on her way to spend Christmas with her Grandmother.
		Share a woman's discovery of the true meaning of Christmas as she is taught by her two little boys.
		Christmas sometimes brings out the best in the human weaknesses of greed and selfishness.
	www.noelnoelnoel.com /famfun/stories/stories.html (369 words)

	Favorite Resources for Catholic Homeschoolers - Advent and Christmas Stories
		The book is a delightful Christmas story for the whole family; full of faith, hope and the beauty of tradition.
		This is the intriguing and classic story of Artaban, the "other" wise man who searches for Jesus his whole life while "foolishly" spending his treasures - which had been intended as a gift for the newborn king - on the poor and needy.
		A beautiful and touching story, it is quite short, but the vocabulary is challenging enough to be appropriate for upper grade school or high school.
	www.love2learn.net /calendar/xmasstor.htm (2057 words)

	Christmas Stories
		A favorite Christmas memory is every Christmas we decorate the tree then we turn off the lights and turn on the tree lights.
		My families Christmas tradition is that my family and I go to my grandpas and decorate his tree and put all the ornaments on too.My grandpa has ornaments that have our names on them.Then we have a dinner and have lots of food and open two presents after that.We do that every Christmas eve.
		One Christmas morning I woke up at 6:30 AM and woke every one so we could all open presents.They all told me to go back to sleep and to wake them up at 7:30.Well that made me upset since I was only 3 at this time.
	people.montana.com /~cera/Christmas.html (1179 words)

	Christmas Traditions with Christmas Carols and Poems
		Sing along to your favorite Christmas carols of long ago, and reminisce over a hot chocolate with friends reading Christmas poems written from the heart.
		You see at Christmas time most people at least the ones I have met, always change just a little for the better around Christmas.
		Whether the person is in need or not, this feeling is what I call the feeling of Christmas, and we all should strive to feel this way all year long.
	www.share-christmas.com (726 words)

	Some Christmas Stories on GospelWeb.net
		It was nearing the holiday season, 1994, time for our orphans to hear, for the first time, the traditional story of Christmas.
		Throughout the story, the children and orphanage staff sat in amazement as they listened.
		For such a young boy, who had only heard the Christmas story once, he related the happenings accurately--until he came to the part where Mary put the baby Jesus in the manger.
	www.gospelweb.net /Christmas/christmasstories99.htm (2346 words)

	Memes Christmas Stories
		Christmas is a time for being together, whether with family, friends or a room full of strangers.
		Meme's Christmas Stories is a book of seven delightful children's stories.
		Each story has a lesson in life for each child and their family.
	www.memeschristmasstories.com (712 words)

	Christmas Stories: Story Of The Candy Cane
		Many years ago a candy maker wanted to make a candy at Christmas time that would serve as a witness to his Christian faith.
		The large red stripe was for the blood shed by Christ on the cross so that we could have the promise of eternal life.
		But the true meaning is still there for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear.
	www.walkthroughlife.com /Holidays/christmas/stories/Story20.html (268 words)

	Christmas Stories
		At Christmas time a young woman abandons her baby at a church while at the same time a thief is stealing a chalice.
		At Christmas time, a nun agrees to donate to Rockefeller Center, a fir tree which has been her best friend since the time she arrived at her convent as a young orphan.
		Christmas stories, including the story of the birth of Christ and the history of Christmas.
	www.mukwonago.lib.wi.us /ipac20/adult/adult_reading_lists/reading_lists/christmas_stories.htm (2570 words)

	Howstuffworks "Christmas Tree Stories Overview"
		These stories also impart important lessons: Any Christmas tree, given the right kind of attention, can be perfect, and even humble things take on exalted meaning in the eyes of Christ.
		This story tells how Martin Luther changed the Christmas tree tradition with the addition of lights, the result of his frightening walk through the dark woods.
		This delightful story is told from the perspective of a small, unremarkable tree that worries whether it will be suitable for Christmas.
	christmas.howstuffworks.com /christmas-tree-stories.htm (307 words)

	Visit with Santa Claus at northpole.com
		Many stories convey a theme or cheerfully teach a lesson—while entertaining and improving reading skills.
		Stories to Read and Color — All 12 stories in Santa’s Workshop are fully illustrated like all northpole.com stories, but these also have fl and white versions of the illustrations that can be printed out for children to color.
		To create a personalized story, children just answer a few short questions and with the click of a mouse they have a story about themselves to read, print, and keep.
	www.northpole.com /Overview/StoryList.html (203 words)

	Kids Christmas Stories, Poetry, Rhymes, Plays and Recitals
		Christmas in Seventeen Seventy-Six (1776) by Anne Hollingsworth Wharton
		Christmas in the Alley by Olive Thorne Miller
		Christmas Fun - Activities that promote the season of hope, love and charity through Santa Claus, St. Nick, and Kris Kringle.
	www.apples4theteacher.com /holidays/christmas/stories (279 words)

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