Celebrating Christmas is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion. The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.  The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.  Among the features of this book are: Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint - Vibrant, full-color illustrations - High-quality paper - Durable, sewn paperback binding - Conveniently sized at 5 ½”  X 7 ⅜” to accommodate little hands - a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift   - an explanation of why we celebrate Christmas and the various symbols we use to celebrate - Nihil Obstat - Imprimatur Check out all 101 titles in this series of  Catholic children’s books . Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter. One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. Celebrating Christmas provides children with simple explanations and reasons why we Celebrate Christmas. Christmas is a special time for children because it celebrates the birth of Jesus, the Son of God, who came into the world to bring love, peace, and hope. Long ago, Jesus was born in a humble stable in Bethlehem. His mother, Mary, and foster father, Joseph, welcomed Him with joy, and angels appeared to shepherds in the fields, singing and celebrating. This is why Christmas is often filled with joyful songs, lights, and gatherings with family and friends. The story of Jesus’ birth shows us God’s great love for us. By sending His only Son, God showed that He wants to be close to each of us. Jesus didn’t come as a king in a palace but as a tiny baby in a manger, reminding us that even the smallest and simplest things can be filled with God’s love. Christmas also teaches children the importance of giving, kindness, and sharing with others. Just as the Wise Men brought gifts to honor baby Jesus, we, too, can show our love for others by giving from the heart. During this season, children can think about ways to bring joy to others, whether through gifts, helping at home, or simply being kind. Most importantly, Christmas reminds us that Jesus is with us always, bringing light to the world. Celebrating Christmas helps children understand the beauty of God’s love and the joy of sharing that love with others.   Topics and figures covered in this title include:  Christmas Day - The Christmas Tree - Christmas Plants - The Yule Log - The Christmas Crib - Christmas Cards - Christmas Carols - Good King Wenceslaus - St. Lucy - Santa Claus - The Befana - The Posadas - The “Oplatek” - Christmas in the East - The True Meaning of Christmas   Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. , has published numerous books and articles, mainly in the area of biblical theology. Under his direction, a board of highly qualified Scripture scholars engaged in producing a fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation of the complete Bible--the New Catholic Bible ( NCB ), published in fall 2019. His versatility is demonstrated by the fact that he has taught on all educational levels from kindergarten to graduate school. In addition to his scholarly writings, he has produced numerous works for children, including over 30 books in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series of bestselling titles, including those on Prayers, Saints, Sacraments, Church Beliefs and Celebrations, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.