Christmas is a great time to give a non-Christian friend or church visitor a short book getting to the heart of what it's truly all about. This is perfect for giving out at church events, or with a present. Music is everywhere at Christmas chart-toppers, carols, children's tunes... Alistair Begg takes us to four songs that were sung by people at the very first Christmas (and his favourite carol).

A Better Than Anything Christmas is the second Advent devotional for families from Barbara Reaoch, author of the best-selling A Jesus Christmas. These daily devotions in the Gospels give a thorough investigation of why Jesus came. In the lead-up to Christmas, families will explore 25 reasons why Jesus came, and they will see that what Jesus gives us is better than anything else we could wish for. Each day there is a passage to read together, questions to think about, an explanation and a prayer.

This splendid gift book includes 25 thought-provoking Advent and Christmas reflections written by staff and supporters of The Leprosy Mission from around the world. These inspiring, encouraging and sometimes amusing reflections offer fresh insights into the meaning of the season. Each short thought can be enjoyed in a quiet moment, or perhaps read aloud to a group. An excellent, Bible-based resource for Christmas which, as a bonus, also raises funds to support The Leprosy Mission.

Why is Christmas the way it is? How did we get from the birth of Jesus to everyone pushing their credit card and their belts to their maximum extent? Starting with the events surrounding Jesus' birth, this book takes us through centuries of commemoration, celebration and over-consumption. Along the way we'll find out why we eat turkey, how an obscure Turkish saint turned into a man flying a sleigh, and why that tree in your house should really contain an apple and a snake.

King of Hearts tells the gripping story of Jake Graystone, a struggling teacher, husband, and father, who looks for easy money playing poker. When his wife Sally exposes his secret addiction on Christmas Eve, he walks out and heads north for Casino City, leaving his family for a dark world of gambling, prostitution and murder. How will the cards fall for Jake in this brutal, urban wasteland? And, as the stakes get higher and higher, will this modern Desperado ever come to his senses?

"Where did Narnia come from?" The answer will change everything. Megs Devonshire is brilliant with numbers and equations, on a scholarship at Oxford, and dreams of solving the greatest mysteries of physics. She prefers the dependability of facts--except for one: the younger brother she loves with all her heart doesn't have long to live. When George becomes captivated by a brand-new book called The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and begs her to find out where Narnia came from

Did you know that Bethlehem is the Hebrew for 'House of Bread', or that card is from the Greek 'Khartes' meaning Papyrus leaf? Or that Christmas crackers first appeared as sweets wrapped in twists of paper?These and many more intriguing facts about Christmas are contained in this compendium, an ideal gift or stocking-filler for Christmas.

The birth of a king is normally marked by lavish national celebrations, a gathering of dignitaries and great joy. But what if he is born in a cave, is surrounded by animals and his first visitors are unknown shepherds? And what if his birth day presents are obscure and seemingly useless? You may think that perhaps you have the wrong baby! The king of the universe did have an unusual arrival; the precise time, place and circumstances were pinpointed over 300 years before it happened

At the centre of heaven is Christ, lovingly adored as the forever Lord of all. At the centre of Christmas is Christ, frail and cradled in the tender arms of a young mother. How can the two be put together? Heavenly glory and human frailty? That is the real wonder of Christmas. Pleased to Dwell is an energetic biblical introduction to Christmas. It is an invitation to ponder the Incarnation, and a God who was please to dwell with us.

Christmas – it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Films, TV shows and commercials tell us that everything is great, everyone is happy, even the weather is obliging. But sometimes underneath all the sparkle our hearts have questions, like: Can Christmas Help Me With My Problems? Is Christmas Merely ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire’? How Can Christmas Make Me Happy Forever? Is Christmas Just Getting ‘Cool Stuff’? Why Should I Care About Baby Jesus? and more.

Reeva is a shy little star, who doesn’t think he’s good at anything. A surprise journey shows him that he’s worth far more than he thinks. Join Reeva as he discovers his purpose and who he was made to be.

Follow along with the Nativity story in this sticker activity book. Big Stickers for Little Hands: Nativity guides children through the story of Christmas with simple activities, big stickers and card press-out that make a nativity scene. Each page is full of inspirational activities that are perfect for young children.