The Family Book Of Christmas Songs And Stories

For piano, with interlinear words; includes chord symbols. Includes Christmas poems, stories, and songs.

This holiday collection is a treasury of Christmas traditions, stories, songs, and recipes that promises to bring readers young and old together to celebrate the spirit of the season. Everyone will enjoy this delightful guide to all things Christmas, featuring: the perennial classic Christmas stories, poems, and carols; recipes for family gatherings, parties, and holiday gifts from the kitchen; ideas for thoughtful and creative handmade gifts; decorating ideas for any room; and holiday customs and traditions from around the world. As a gift or a book to be treasured, this book will help readers create new traditions that can be shared year after year.

Includes dozens of the best Christmas stories and poems by the world's greatest authors, plus nearly 50 songs, carols, lullabies, and sing-alongs for piano and guitar. Includes: Is There a Santa Claus?, from the NY Sun; Christmas Bells, by Longfellow; Cock-Crow at Christmas, by Shakespeare; The Little Match-Girl, by Andersen; A Kidnapped Santa Claus, by Baum; A Christmas Carol, by Teasdale; The Gift of the Magi, by O. Henry; The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, by Conan Doyle; Christmas Greeting from a Fairy to a Child, by Carroll; Christmas at Orchard House, by Alcott; and Christmas at Dingley Dell, by Dickens.

Classic Christmas songs are sung by children, for children in this festive holiday book perfect for young singers. From the fun arrangement of “Jingle Bells,” to the traditional sweet-sound “Silent Night,” children will enjoy singing along to these traditional Christmas songs. Enchanting art features forest animals celebrating each song’s theme. “My First Book Of Christmas Carols,” is sure to become a family favorite as children end with an acapella version of “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.”

A creative gift package of 25 Favorite Carols that includes fascinating history, timeless art, carol lyrics, and a glorious music CD. Highly Educational and Entertaining. Increase your knowledge about Christmas music with this lavishly illustrated history about our the origin of carols from the 13th to 19th period and the fascinating stories behind 25 favorite carols.Beautiful Treasury of Art. Experience the color of magnificent works of art by Rembrandt, Bottecelli, Peter Paul Rubens, Edward Burne-Jones, Fra Angelico, Jan Steen and other famous artists. Traditional Favorites. Enjoy the classical sounds of Joy to the World, Silent Night, Adeste Fideles, O Tannenbaum, Hark! The Herald Angels, Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly, and other best-loved carols performed by world renowned choirs and orchestras, such as the Vienna Boys Choir, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus.Family Heirloom. Part of the planned ground-breaking series of Christmas music products titled THE MILLENNIA COLLECTION, this first volume helps to explain in part the development of Christmas music since the early centuries of Christianity.Holiday Customs. Learn about the evolution of the Christmas tree from the days of the Roman Empire, the significance of the holly and the ivy, the remarkable tale of Silent Night, and more interesting facts about Christmas. Bonus Songbook. Participate in a favorite holiday pastime of caro singing with an easy-to-use Songbook and its stylishly designed music scores. A nice touch for home enjoyment. Sumptuous Gift Package. Here's an opportunity to own one of the most important collection of Christmas carols, one which combines History, Art, Carol and Song Lyrics, and Music CDs in a creative package.