Henry Carter Hull

There’s a lot more stirring in this house than a mouse… Everyone knows Santa arrives on the rooftop with the clatter of eight tiny reindeer. But did you realize that 2023 is the 200th publication anniversary of Clement Clarke Moore’s famous American poem about Santa coming down the chimney? And now, creative director Sally Veillette has packaged the ultimate version of this beloved rhyme to share with the world. Consider getting our award-winning...

"Advent, says Fleming Rutledge, is not for the faint of heart. As the midnight of the Christian year, the season of Advent is rife with dark, gritty realities. In this book, with her trademark wit and wisdom, Rutledge explores Advent as a time of rich paradoxes, a season celebrating at once Christ's incarnation and his second coming, and she masterfully unfolds the ethical and future-oriented significance of Advent for the church."--

"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is a timeless masterpiece that transcends the holiday season, offering a profound tale of redemption and compassion. This classic novella tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man whose cold heart is transformed by the visitation of four ghosts on Christmas Eve. Set in Victorian London, the story unfolds as Scrooge confronts the ghosts of his past, present, and future, leading to an emotional journey...

"Join Bette Dickinson as she moves through the story of Christmas and Jesus' birth. Each of these twenty-five devotionals includes an original painting, spiritual practices, breath prayers, and reflection questions that will allow you to truly make room for God's work in your life, your community, and the world"--

This Advent Season, let the great and prolific Doctor of the Church, St. Alphonsus Liguori, guide you on a daily prayerful pilgrimage from the start of Advent through the birth of our Lord to the Epiphany. Drawing on Sacred Scripture and his profound saintly counsel, St. Alphonsus takes you into the details of Christ's birth for prayerful reflection that will have your imagination placing you at the feet of our infant Lord. With meditations on the...

The Christmas carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem closes the invitation “O come to us, abide with us, our God, Emmanuel” -- the hope, prayer and ultimately the knowledge that God is with us in our quiet moments, whether that’s in the holy manger of Jesus’ birth or the sacred moments amid a frenetic season that calls us to do just about anything other than abide with our God. Abide With Us is a daily devotional walks us through the four weeks...

Santa has had an accident in his workshop and is stuck in a snow globe! Will he make it out to see the kids of the world for Christmas?

"Begin a new Advent family tradition with this beautiful celebration of the season! Fill your hearts with joy as you read and reflect on this most special of seasons in our faith. From Glenys Nellist, the bestselling author of the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God series as well as the holiday favorites 'Twas the Evening of Christmas and 'Twas the Morning of Easter , comes 'Twas the Season of Advent, a beautiful and heartwarming celebration of...

Season of the year, of church, and of life can too easily flow right into the next. Taking time to mark occasions -- stopping to look around -- gives us the chance to breathe, see something new, and break the cycle of sameness. Be Ready takes the heart of Advent - waiting, preparation, readying - to new places, engaging the spirit found within ministries of relief, refugees, preparedness, and recovery, alongside the sacred texts of the Advent season.Beginning...

In the South, Christmas means family-and elegant celebrations and traditions that create memories for a lifetime. In this special collector's edition, our editors gather the best ideas for holiday decorating, from Christmas trees to wreaths and garland. We also share our secrets for setting an unforgettable table with recipes for all occasions, from casual brunch to Christmas Eve dinner.