A Christmas Story

Christmastime comes with many traditions. Many decorate a Christmas tree and hang lights. Manger scenes are brought out and proudly displayed. We buy or make presents for friends and family. And we sing special songs and tell special stories. Author Emi Taran’s book, A Christmas Story is a different kind of holiday story. She tells the story of Jesus’s birth in a manger. But there’s a character you may not expect—Santa Claus! It is a beautiful Christmas story with a heartfelt message about forgiveness, the power to redeem oneself, and the knowledge nothing is too difficult to overcome if we change the course of our actions. A Christmas Story is based on an old Christmas carol that tells the story of Santa Claus in a completely different way from what we know today. It is a touching story that combines the birth of Jesus and Santa Claus coming to life. Although the story has strong ties to the biblical account of the birth of Jesus, the story moves away at times from the biblical version. Some elements are kept while others are changed, making this rendition unique. Here’s the chance to enrich your storytelling repertoire and pass on another magical Christmas story.