{"product_id":"24-christmas-stories-faith-and-traditions-from-around-the-world-9781510776074","title":"24 Christmas Stories: Faith and Traditions from Around the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eA panorama of Christmas traditions around the world, from France to Iran, Egypt to Mexico\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Christmas traditions differ from culture to culture, location to location, and family to family. In \u003ci\u003e24 Christmas Stories: Faith and Traditions from Around the World, \u003c\/i\u003eaward-winning author Judith Bouilloc explores present-day Christmas traditions, as well as the holiday's history in many regions, brought to life by various artists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In Germany, Anna opens the first window of her advent calendar and wonders if Christmas will be here soon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In Lorraine, France, Rita can't wait for Saint Nicholas Day (he'll bring little presents for the good girls and boys, and potatoes for the naughty ones). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In Iran, Melchior trudges through the fog and is joined on his travels by two other men who are following the brightest star in the sky, guiding them to an unknown but special destination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In Italy, St. Francis plans the very first living Nativity, determined to share with his local friends the story of Jesus in the manger. His Nativity scene goes on to inspire generations to come. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In Japan, Shusaku makes paper cranes in preparation of Christmas and in honor of Sadako. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the United States, Trinity revises her mother's to-do list to put the highest priority items at the top as they get ready to welcome friends and family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudith Bouilloc, \u003c\/b\u003e born in 1988, writes children's books, teen novels, romances, short stories, haikus, and literary columns. She was the winner of the 2018 Prix Emergence des Auteurs et Illustrateurs Jeunesse, and in 2020, she received the Grand Prix de l'imaginaire for her latest novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgnès Perruchon, Madeleine Brunelet, Bruno Robert, Claire Delvaux, Mizuho Fujizawa, Cécile Guinement\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eClémence Meynet\u003c\/b\u003e's illustrations are featured in this collection.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sky Pony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629879038226,"sku":"9781510776074","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5937012f-2d2c-4876-8a14-d3cd6397a7a2.jpg?v=1732735843","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/24-christmas-stories-faith-and-traditions-from-around-the-world-9781510776074","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}