Chapter 8

-Christmas truce of 1914 -Music and celebration Chapter 8 -Christmas truce of 1914 -Music and celebration

Chapter 8 -Martin Luther loved christmas carols -germany’s prince albert and England's queen Victoria permitted Christmas carols at their marriage in 1840

Chapter 8 - Silent night- most recorded Christmas carol -written By the Austrian priest, Joseph Mohr

-Let music lift your heart Chapter 8 -Let music lift your heart

Chapter 9 -Santa Claus - it is not a lie to allow your children to believe in Santa…read Edwin Osgood Grover on page 43!

Chapter 9 - Santa does not have to compete with Christ! You can let belief in Santa distract you, but as long as Christ is in your heart this season, Santa can add magic and whimsy.

Chapter 9 -origin of Santa: -4th century St. Nicholas - Nicholas was orphaned young, and inherited great wealth.

Chapter 9 -despite his wealth, Nicholas lived a pious and devoted life. - Nicholas desired his inheritance for the good of others.

Chapter 9 -Various names for Santa Claus -the Dutch brought the tradition of sinterklaas with them to America.

Chapter 9 - The image of Santa changed over time, however, our image of the jolly St. nick was drawn in 1863 by Thomas nest. - Nast illustrated Clement Clarke Moore's poem the night before Christmas

Chapter 9 - Santa’s kindness mirrors the endless nature of god’s love - Santa, like Jesus, reminds us to think of others

Chapter 9 - God sent his only son to be light for the world. -Santa, too, brightens our world.

Chapter 9 - Virginia O'Hanlon sought the truth of Santa. She was eight-years old. - the response from Francis pharcellus church is profound! (page 46)

- The silent witness - Mary- the committed pessimist! Chapter 10 - The silent witness - Mary- the committed pessimist!

Chapter 10 - Mary Teaches us: - Surrender your will to god. -become a person of prayer. -carry others in times of need.