In this loving Christian parody of The Night Before Christmas, Steven Jennings Sweeney has penned this vintage-style colorful poem-story that speaks to the night AFTER Christmas when a loving, exhausted, and overwhelmed family realizes that something important was MISSING from their Christmas. Neither Papa nor Mama can sleep, but why not? It was a lovely Christmas with too much food and too many gifts! "That's it," cries Papa. The real gift of Christmas was overlooked altogether! And so, the night after Christmas, the family celebrates the heavenly gift of the birth of Jesus Christ - the real reason for the season! Their reward is the heralding of heavenly angels and peaceful dreams at bedtime. A terrific story for all ages, this is a book parents and grandparents can read to little ones who nestle in their lap before bedtime - on the night BEFORE Christmas! Steven is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. A writer for the "Lifegate Christian Newspaper" in Richmond, Virginia, he continues his passion for writing, especially when it comes to poetic rhythm and rhyme. Founder of The Vine Christian Singles in St. Augustine, Florida, he loves working with people and sharing the love of Christ. He lives in historic St. Augustine where he enjoys long beach walks., gallery visits and sightseeing with friends. Award-winning artist, illustrator, and author, Linda has been painting for most of her life. She is "mom" to a little tulip bulb named Henry who is featured in three books and plans many more adventures to illustrate how children of all ages can find happiness where planted. Linda's artwork and books are available at the GNG Gallery in St. Augustine.