Author(s): Judith Bouilloc

Christmas Books and Gifts

Christmas traditions differ from culture to culture, location to location, and family to family. In 24 Christmas Stories: Faith and Traditions from Around the World, award-winning author Judith Bouilloe explores present-day Christmas traditions, as well as the holiday's history in many regions, brought to life by various artists. In Lorraine, France, Rita can't wait for Saint Nicholas Day. In Iran, Melchior trudges through the fog and is joined on his travels by two others men who are following the brightest star in the sky, guiding them to an unknown destination. In Italy, St. Francis plans the very first living Nativity, determined to share with his local friends the story of Jesus in the manager. In the United States, Trinity revised her mother's to-do list, reminding Mom which items are of the highest priority as they get ready to welcome friends and family. Whether you choose to read one story a night leading up to Christmas, or multiple in one sitting, you're sure to learn something new about Christmas and the many different ways it's celebrated around the world every December.