Holiday Traditions

Christmas is a time of seasonal cheer, family get-togethers, holiday parties, and-gift giving. Lots and lots - and lots - of gift giving. It's hard to imagine any Christmas without this time-honored custom. But let's stop to consider the gifts we receive - the rooster sweater from Grandma or the singing fish from Uncle Mike. How many of us get gifts we like? How many of us give gifts not knowing what recipients want? Did your cousin really look excited about that jumping alarm clock?

The stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul will encourage listeners to stay upbeat, because there's always a brighter way to look at life. This collection includes 32 Stories of Christmas humor, memories, and holiday traditions.

Journey to the center of Naples and the Amalfi Coast! Oh, the magnificent beauty of the south of Italy - what are you waiting for? Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive, yet quick and concise, five-day guide to Naples and the Amalfi Coast - one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world!

Dive into the heart of an Australian Christmas with A Perfectly Imperfect Christmas, a touching collection of four magical realism stories that explore the nuances of family, tradition, and the beauty of imperfection. Follow Marjorie, a grandmother grappling with the weight of familial expectations as she seeks to redefine Christmas for her daughter and granddaughter. Discover Olivia, a young girl navigating the transition from childhood wonder to the realities of growing up, while encouraging her mother to reclaim her lost creative spark. Journey alongside Sarah, a single mom finding ...

A story about Chanukah and how it affects different people. Emerson and Casey are great friends. But the way they see Chanukah is very different. This is a good short story for kids, filled with great values. This story is perfect for kids of all religions, and can be read year round.

A vacation in the Greek Islands will cast a magical spell. It'll take you weeks to recover from! Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive yet quick and concise five-day guide to Santorini - one of the most beautiful locales on Earth!

Have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have an idea but could use some great insider tips? Well, read on! You see, we know your trip begins before you even book your flight, and this guide is chock full of dynamite tips on everything you need to know before you go and much, much more!

🎄 “A dash of flour, a pinch of stage fright, and a whole lot of love.” ❄️ Shy small-town baker, Janine Massey has a secret crush on Alex Hendricks, her best friend and Winterhaven’s handsome drama teacher. When Alex is cast as Mr. Darcy in the town’s Christmas play, Janine reluctantly steps into Elizabeth Bennet’s shoes—and possibly into true love. As rehearsals heat up and snowflakes fall, Janine and Alex discover a chemistry that goes beyond the stage. But with a big-city theater group eyeing Alex's talent and a sophisticated talent scout determined to whisk him away to...

Every spring, people all around the world celebrate Easter. Discover the traditions and history of this unique event, celebrate Easter, and enjoy easter egg-themed activities you can do at home with your kids! Not only that, but you’ll enjoy learning the Christian religious history of Easter; the story of the last supper; and how Jesus was captured, died on the cross, and rose again three days later. Plus we’ve added in some extra fun stories of some of the Easter activities people do around the world!

Bestselling author Michael Foley dives deep into the history of Christmas and the customs that surround this beloved holiday. Learn about the fascinating origins of your favorite Christmas food, drink, observances, and songs. Discover how Saint Nicolas, a fourth-century Catholic bishop, became Santa Clause and who Santa’s global competitors are (some of them will shock you). And dig into the forbidden history of the Yuletide season’s dark and ghoulish side.

***** #1 Best Seller in Seasonal Cooking ***** It’s a cold December afternoon on the Yorkshire Moors, and you’ve been invited to celebrate Christmas at Downton Abbey! The snow crunches under your feet as you approach the great entry way, and before you can knock Mr. Carson has swung the door open and is welcoming you in from the cold. You step inside and are immediately greeted by warmth, the sounds of laughter, and the heart-warming scent of pine mixed with cinnamon, orange, and nutmeg. Carson takes your coat then leads you to the main hall where the Crawley family has assembled to ...

Starting with the birth of Jesus Christ and ending with the Eastern Orthodox/Roman Catholic split, Catholicism: Nine Events That Shaped the Early Catholic Church takes a vast subject and breaks it down into easy-to-understand pieces that form a whole. By focusing on just nine events, we are able to dive deeply into relevant history and politics while still bringing you a short history that covers the major occurrences in the early period of an important institution.

The Thanksgiving season is celebrated by millions throughout the United States. How much do we really know about Thanksgiving Day - its history, customs, and traditions? This audiobook covers all of these things and much more! Written by Michael Freze, SFO, best-selling Catholic author of dozens of published books, this audiobook would be a great asset to anyone interested in the holiday seasons with literally hundreds of trivia facts about Thanksgiving.

France is one of the most enchanting countries in the world — so what are you waiting for? Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive, yet quick and concise, guide to France — one of the most romanticized countries in the world!

Kwanzaa is more than a holiday—it’s a way of life. Rooted in the rich traditions of African culture and inspired by the Zulu first-fruit celebration, Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 to January 1. But its teachings—the Nguzo Saba or Seven Principles—offer timeless wisdom that can transform lives and communities all year long. In this powerful and practical guide, Mx. K. Bron Johnson invites listeners to move beyond seasonal celebration and into a daily practice of Kwanzaa’s core values.

El Día de Acción de Gracias, con raíces que se remontan a los años 1620, simboliza el hermoso encuentro entre colonos europeos y nativos americanos, donde el intercambio de alimentos y sabiduría marcó el inicio de una tradición de gratitud y convivencia. Sin embargo, en la actualidad, esta festividad a menudo se ha transformado en un ritual centrado en el consumo, alejándose de su esencia original. Es momento de revitalizar su significado, aprendiendo a valorar lo que tenemos y a compartirlo con los demás.

An audiobook haggadah for the youngest seder-goer highlighting the main parts of the ceremonial meal.

When Stuever's narrative begins, he's standing in line with the people waiting to purchase flat-screen TVs at Best Buy on Black Friday, the opening of the Christmas shopping season. From there he follows a number of key residents of Frisco, Texas, as they navigate through the nativity and all its attendant crises.

Here, at last, is the Halloween audiobook fun for kids and the whole family. First up is everybody's favorite Halloween spook, Uncle Zombie with his creepy stories, tales, and super scary poems for Halloween. Both educating and entertaining Uncle Zombie promises to deliver a lot of frightful autumn fun in this delightful new storyteller's extravaganza.

Wicca is a neo-pagan religion based on the worship of nature and the forces of nature that can be both magical and divine. Wiccans celebrate and honor the cycles of nature and regard all forms of life as equal. The unifying spirit centered in the Wiccan religion exist in mountains, rivers, rocks and all of the world’s natural features. This divine spiritual energy, sometimes called the Divine, exists in all things, including humans. This book will give you practical knowledge. You will learn about the basic principles of Wicca, elements of Wicca, and Wicca rituals.