The Beginning of Christmas

About the Book

A beautiful full-color ilustrated Christmas book for children designed to focus childen's attention on the true meaning of Christmas. It explains when this celebration first began, what the word Christmas means, and why we celebate Christmas on December 25th. It aslo includes how the new traditions of the Christmas tree, decorations, the giving of gifs, and Santa Claus all became a part of the Christmas celebration in America.

About the Author

Charlene Hoglan Roberson Chandler is a native Texan and teacher of Bible study classes in churches for over 35 years. Employed by the Department of Army at Fort Wolters, Texas from 1962 to 1974. Upon base closure, attended and graduated from Chapman Court Reporting College in Fort Worth, Texas. Relocated to Forrest City, Arkansas in 1979 for employment in the First Judicial Circuit of Eastern Arkansas as an official court reporter for the Honorable Henry Wilkinson, retiring in 1995. She married James Chandler in 1984. Children consist of three wonderful step-children and one special son Mark who resides in Seattle with his wife and two daughters. Hobbies consist of oil painting, writing, reading, sewing, and flower gardening. Mrs. Chandler is author of Journey Through Heartache, The Beginning of Christmas, and Childhood Memories 1930s & 1940s.