The First Night Before Christmas grew out of a desire to tell the Christmas story in an accessible way.
Thee hope was to allow families to share and enjoy the real story of Christmas while acknowledging that there was once an historical figure who also served Christ by giving to children selflessly.
In our family tradition, we always told our children about Jesus and His birth and earthly ministry.
We also explained the history of Santa Claus and included that aspect of the Christmas season a.
Chalfant Eckert Publishing Twas the first night before christmas, hardcover/donald f. brown
