Christmas books children love most throughout the ages are of St. Nicholas. As the stories of the real Nicholas of Myra traveled from continent to continent–from history into fantasy–his name and face molded into each new tale. The Legend of Christmas: An Untold Story of the Real St. Nicholas, introduces a new generation to a brave, rugged man with white hair and beard whose heart was not hardened under persecution. During the last, and most severe, Christian persecution under a Roman emperor, Nicholas the Bishop of Myra, continued his ministry. The stories of his bravery and generosity spread, deep within the prison cells. Then spread throughout Europe with the expansion of Christianity. In this story we meet a young Nicholas as he begs his mother to tell him the story of the birth of Christ. His constant interruptions reveal his mother is not well. As the story unfolds the reader discovers these are the childhood memories of a prisoner, persecuted for his faith. Tended to by his cellmate, the stories of his life emerge, and the light of the gospel of Christ shines bright in darkness. To believe, or not, in Santa Claus is arguably the first-time children are confronted with confusing and sometimes conflicting cultural values. Christian parents, who wish to make Christ the center of Christmas, are faced with the decision whether to bring Santa into their family traditions. The Legend of Christmas: An Untold Story of the Real St. Nicholas gives families a new perspective, based on the known history of the man who followed his faith so completely that he became a legend as old as Christmas. Award winning author, Theresa White gives parents a story for their children to not only believe in, but to follow as an example of living the Christian life, throughout the year. The Legend of Christmas, www.thelegendofchristmas.com for a Christmas book most suited for kids 8-12, or as a read aloud for kids 5-7 with activities for inspiring new traditions. About the Author Theresa White is an award-winning author and the mother of nine children with a growing village of grandchildren. She lives tucked in the peaceful hills of Tennessee with her high school sweetheart. www.thelegendofchristmas.com Theresa@thelegendofchristmas.com About the Illustrator Dave O’Connell studied at the Center for Creative Studies Art Collage in Detroit and worked for Skidmore Art Studio N.Y. as a storyboard artist and illustrator for corporate clients and authors. His own coloring book, He Calls Me, released in 2021. www.daveoconnellart.com