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OverviewAn Annual of Christmas Literature and Art, the Christmas annual of the former Augsburg Publishing House, brought together the sacred Christmas story and the customs and traditions of the season. For thousands, Christmas had been a cherished tradition, expressing the joyous Yuletide message through articles, stories, poems, music, and art -- both classical and contemporary.In the years since that first edition, Christmas won numerous awards and captured the admiration of readers around the world. Notables such as Norman Rockwell, Winston Churchill, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and European royalty wrote to express their appreciation.In this volume, all the best passages -- from more than sixty years -- are gathered. This special edition is sure to become a collector's item.Inside this collection you'll find articles by Alvin N. Rogness and Jon Hassler, a heartwarming poem by Melva Rorem, an astronomer's view of the Star of Bethlehem, a feature on The Boys Choir of Harlem -- a New York City institution now capturing worldwide attention -- and much more. Full-color artwork accompanies each story. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Leonard Flachman , Karen WalhofPublisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Imprint: Augsburg Fortress Dimensions: Width: 22.90cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 29.20cm Weight: 0.587kg ISBN: 9780806689913ISBN 10: 0806689919 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 30 October 1999 Audience: Children/juvenile , Young adult , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children / Juvenile , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsThe Christmas gospel -- O little town of Bethlehem / Alvin Rogness -- The Christmas caper / R.D. Stevens -- Christmas plates : Danish blue / Leonard Flachman -- O holy child / Melva Rorem -- Divine radiance / Phillip Gugel -- Customs for the family -- The star of Bethlehem / Karlis Kaufmanis -- The Boys Choir of Harlem / Thomas Goulde -- Christmas corners -- Christmas music -- Creations for our joy / La Vern Rippley -- One Christmas journey / Lee Mero -- Christmas eve in Omaha / Jon Hassler -- My Christmas classic.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |