Was Jesus actually born on December 25th? Are Christmas trees really pagan in origin? Why did the author of "O Holy Night" try to stop his song from spreading? Learn the intriguing history behind a selection of 20 classic Christmas symbols, 20 songs and 20 stories. This carefully researched guide highlights the biblical relevance of many American Christmas traditions and is an excellent resource for the whole family. The texts of favorite stories, as well as the words of Christ-honoring songs, are included for reading and singing aloud. This instructive tool is sure to be used year after year to make Christmas celebrations more meaningful. "A thoroughly researched, well documented and delightfully readable book about the origins of Christmas." --Dr. Derek Keenan, Ed.D.,V.P. Academic Affairs, Assoc. of Christian Schools International "A marvelous panoramic view of traditions of Christmas." --Albert McIlhenny, Christian Book Reviews.net "I would almost call Angie Mosteller's Christma s an encyclopedia on this joyous holiday, so beautifully comprehensive it is, yet it reads like an engaging novel." --Dr. Paul L. Maier, Ph.D., Author of In the Fullness of Time Angie Mosteller is the founder of Celebrating Holidays, an educational company dedicated to teaching the Christian roots of American holidays. Angie has long been passionate about studying the Bible and enjoys reading history in her spare time. Combining both of her interests, Angie writes about the biblical relevance and the Christian history that are attached to many familiar holiday symbols, songs and stories. Angie earned her bachelor's degree at UCLA and her master's degree in theology at Biola University. She taught courses in Biblical studies at Trinity International University in Miami, Florida before returning to her hometown of San Diego County, California. She now dedicates her time to loving her husband, homeschooling her children, and serving actively in her church.