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Observed December 25
Celebrate Christmas
Crafts and Activities
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS; THINGS TO MAKE THE 24 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Meyer, Carolyn
A collection of instructions for traditional holiday decorations, foods and other projects.
J 745.59 M
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CHRISTMAS GOODIES
Hautzig, Esther Rudomin
A collection of simple recipes for Christmas candies, cookies, breads, cakes, and drinks.
J 641.56 H
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FELIZ NOCHEBUENA, FELIZ NAVIDAD: CHRISTMAS FEASTS OF THE HISPANIC CARIBBEAN
Presilla, Maricel E.
Traces the Taino, Arabic, Spanish, and African origins of favorite holiday dishes still served in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.
J 394.26 P
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MY FIRST CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY BOOK
Wilkes, Angela
Handicrafts, Christmas cookery, Christmas decorations, with large, almost life sized illustrations of young hands doing the projects.
J 745.59 W
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ORIGAMI FOR CHRISTMAS
Araki , Chiyo
Folding directions for decorations and ornaments and packages.
J 736.98 A
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Poetry and Song
THE BEASTS OF BETHLEHEM
Kennedy, X. J.
Presents nineteen poems, each in the voice of a creature that was present in the stable at the time of Christ's birth.
J 811 Kennedy
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THE BIG BOOK OF CHRISTMAS PLAYS
Twenty-one, royalty-free plays about Christmas for ages from elementary through high school. Includes both modern and classic plays.
J 812.041 B
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CHRISTMAS POEMS
Livingston, Myra Cohn
Eighteen selections include offerings by Harry Behn, X.J. Kennedy, Christina Rossetti, and John Ciardi.
J 808.81 L
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THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Davis, Katherine
The text of the carol is beautifully illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats.
J 783.6 D
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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Moore, Clement Clarke
A well-known poem about an important Christmas Eve visitor. Illustrated by Anita Lobel.
J 811 Moore
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A TREASURY OF CHRISTMAS SONGS AND CAROLS
Simon, Henry William
For voice and piano, with added guitar chord symbols
J Mu 783.6 S
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WHAT A MORNING! THE CHRISTMAS STORY IN BLACK SPIRITUALS
Langstaff, John M.
Five illustrated spirituals dealing with the birth of Christ on the first Christmas morning.
J Mu 783.6 W
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Recordings and Videos
CHRISTMAS MAGIC
Bartels, Joanie
Santa Claus is coming to town -- Jingle bells -- Up on the housetop -- If it doesn't snow on Christmas -- I want a hippopotamus for Christmas -- Little Saint Nick -- Sleigh ride -- The happiest Christmas tree. [Compact Disc]
J F-C56c
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THE CHRISTMAS REVELS
Langstaff, John M.
Abbots Bromley horn dance -- Room's opening lines -- Wassail carol -- Father Christmas verse -- The boar's head carol -- Constant Billy -- Here we come a-wassiling -- Villagers all! -- There was a pig -- The monk's march. [Compact disc. sound cassette]
J F-C56c
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CHRISTMAS STORIES
Morris's disappearing bag / by Rosemary Wells -- The clown of God / by Tomie de Paola -- Max's Christmas / by Rosemary Wells --The little drummer boy / by Katherine Davis Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone ; illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats.
J VC FIC C
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HOME ALONE
Accidentally, eight-year-old Kevin McCallister has become the man of the house, overnight!
J VC 792.9 H
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POLAR EXPRESS
Van Allsburg, Chris
Late one Christmas Eve, a boy boards the Polar Express, a train bound for the North Pole. When he arrives, Santa offers him any gift he desires.
J VC FIC P
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RAFFI'S CHRISTMAS ALBUM
Raffi
Frosty the snowman -- Up on the house-top -- On Christmas morning -- Petit papa Noel -- Jingle bells -- The first Noel/Deck the halls -- Every little wish -- Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer -- Must be Santa. [Compact disc/Sound Cassette]
J F-C56r
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THE SNOWMAN
Briggs, Raymond
Based on the book of the same title by Raymond Briggs. In this non-verbal, animated film a young boy imagines that his snowman comes to life. Together they share the joys of winter including a convention of snowmen.
J VC FIC S
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TOMIE DEPAOLA'S BOOK OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS
De Paola, Tomie
Traditional carols; music and text from Tomie dePaola's book of Christmas carols O come, o come Emmanuel -- The first noel -- Silent night -- Angels we have heard on high -- Hark! the herald angels sing -- Away in a manger.
J F-C56t
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Stories for Older Readers
THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS
Hamilton, Virginia
Twelve-year-old Jason describes the wonderful Christmas of 1890 that he and his family celebrate in their home in Springfield, Ohio.
J FIC H
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A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES
Thomas , Dylan
A Welsh poet recalls the celebration of Christmas in Wales and the feelings it evoked in him as a child.
J FIC T
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dickens, Charles
A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future. Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman.
J FIC D
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A CHRISTMAS MEMORY
Capote, Truman
A reminiscence of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman, with enormous love and friendship between them.
J FIC C
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FAIR'S FAIR
Garfield, Leon
Two orphans are lured to an immense mansion by a mysterious dog where, because of their compassion, hard work, patience, and kindness, they make the transformation from rags to riches.
J FIC G
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MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
Davies, Valentine
The lives of three people are changed by an old man who insists that he is Santa Claus.
J FIC D
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Stories for Younger Readers
1001 CHRISTMAS FACTS AND FANCIES
Hottes, Alfred Carl
Information on customs from around the world.
J 394.2 H
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CHRISTMAS, THE KING JAMES VERSION
Uses the words of the Gospels of Luke and Matthew to present the story of the birth of Jesus. With pictures by Jan Pienkowski.
J 226.2 B
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CHRISTMASTIME IN NEW YORK CITY
Munro, Roxie
Presents panoramic drawings of various sights in New York City during the Christmas season including the Thanksgiving Day Parade, decorated shop windows, and the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
J 394.26 M
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EVERETT ANDERSON'S CHRISTMAS COMING
Clifton, Lucille
Relates, in verse, the excitement and joy of a young boy anticipating as well as celebrating Christmas in the city.
J PIC C
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HOLLY, REINDEER, AND COLORED LIGHTS; THE STORY OF THE CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS
Barth, Edna
Examines the origins of Christmas symbols-trees, ornaments, Yule logs, Santa Claus, cards, Christmas colors, and many other holiday observances.
J 394.2 B
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LILI ON STAGE
Isadora, Rachel
Lili is thrilled to be dancing the part of a guest in the party scene of The Nutcracker Ballet.
J PIC I
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MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS
Bemelmans, Ludwig
Everyone in the school is sick, but with a rug-selling magician's help Madeline sees that everyone's Christmas wish is granted.
J PIC B
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THE POLAR EXPRESS
Van Allsburg, Chris
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.
J PIC V
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SANTA CALLS
Joyce, William
Art Aimesworth receives a mysterious summons from Santa Claus and he shares a Christmas adventure with his sister that brings them closer together.
J PIC J
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THE SANTA CLAUS BOOK
Jones, E. Willis
A biography of Santa Claus containing prints, poems, short pieces and paintings, taken mainly from the collection of E. Willis Jones.
J 398.2 J
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SHHH!
Sykes, Julie
Although it is his favorite night of the year, Santa Claus tries very hard not to wake the children of the world as he makes his deliveries on Christmas Eve.
J PIC S
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SPOT'S FIRST CHRISTMAS
Hill, Eric
A puppy's first Christmas is a time of many delights. Flaps conceal parts of the illustrations.
J PIC H
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THE TRUTH ABOUT SANTA CLAUS
Giblin, James
Explains how historical facts, religious mythology, folklore, tradition, and commercial promotion have combined to give us the modern figure of Santa Claus.
J 394.26 G
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WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS: A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CAROL
Pearson, Tracey Campbell
An illustrated version of the traditional English carol centering on good cheer and figgy pudding.
J 783.6 W
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YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS
Pharcellus Church, Francis Pharcellus
The text of the well-known editorial explaining that Santa Claus exists despite rumors to the contrary.
J 394.26 C
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Web Sites
The history of Christmas
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