Description: Nothing warms the heart like Christmastime. All of us have precious memories of yuletide cheer, from the excitement of anticipation to the frenzy of preparations to the heartfelt family moments.Buoyed by the “contagious joy” of Christmas among his congregations in Buffalo and Boston, Fr. Francis X. Weiser compiled a treasure trove of Christmas lore to enrich holiday celebrations for generations to come. Fr. Weiser, who was born in Austria and emigrated to the United States, had long been fascinated by American Christmas culture, which he saw as a consolidation of all the most beloved traditions from the nation’s diverse immigrant communities. He relied on interviews with parishioners, once-lost documents, and well-known material culture to get to the root of such cherished customs as Nativity plays, gift giving, and Christmas caroling.In addition to exploring the cultural origins of beloved Christmas traditions, Fr. Weiser reveals their spiritual significance and explains their symbolism, including:Why the first Christmas Mass is at midnightThe beginnings of Christmas caroling and the stories behind beloved carolsHow Christmas lights represent Christ, the Light of the WorldThe true Christian origin of the Christmas tree, and the connection between the evergreen and eternal lifeHow various cultures honor St. Nicholas How pre-Christian traditions gained new significance in light of the Incarnation Fr. Weiser considered holiday celebrations at home a “radiation of the liturgy,” a beautiful opportunity to cultivate the domestic church in family life. Packed with historical and liturgical references, literary excerpts, and charming anecdotes, this book will become a family favorite that’s revisited year after year in homes that welcome it. Join Fr. Weiser as he embarks on a tour of the jubilant celebrations that manifests the sublimity of the Incarnation in the American melting pot, from sea to shining sea. Thank you for your business!
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Book Title: The Christmas Book
Publication Name: The Christmas Book
Book Series: N/A
Item Length: 8.1 in
Original Language: English
Format: Paperback
Unit Type: Unit
ISBN: 9798889110903
Release Year: 2024
Language: English
Item Height: 1.1 in
Features: Price on Product
Topic: Christmas, Holidays
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 5.7 in
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Title: The Christmas Book
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
Intended Audience: Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Adults
Edition: N/A
Subtitle: The History, Traditions, and Customs of Everyone's Favorite Holid
Publication Year: 2024
Type: Holidays
EAN: 9798889110903
Author: Francis X Weiser
Genre: Philosophy & Spirituality
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 0.6 lbs
Release Date: 09/17/2024
Number of Pages: 208
