Stories Behind The Greatest Hits Of Christmas

Author : Ace Collins
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-29
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781458724571

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Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas by Ace Collins Pdf

You know these songs by heart. They're the ''greatest hits'' of Christmas. But do you know the fascinating, inspirational stories behind them - who wrote them and how they came to be? In his latest book, Ace Collins reveals the stories behind the greatest hits of Christmas - all the songs you have enjoyed for generations. For example, as the story goes, jazz great Mel Torme wrote ''The Christmas Song'' after visiting a friend in California, who, longing to escape California's heat for the cold winters of his New England, doodled these now-famous phrases on his spiral pad: ''Chestnuts roasting Jack Frost nipping Yuletide carols '' Torme saw those words and one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time, first recorded by Nat King Cole, was born. Within these pages, you'll discover the origins of such famous Christmas songs as ''Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, '' ''Winter Wonderland, '' ''White Christmas, '' ''Little Drummer Boy, '' ''Feliz Navidad, '' ''O Holy Night, '' and two dozen others. Although not yet as famous as the Christmas songs of which he writes (he's working on that), Collins's many books have sold tens of thousands of copies and have become treasured family classics, read and enjoyed by young and old alike. His new book is a treasure-trove of the kind of magic that makes Christmas the beloved holiday it is. This is Ace Collins at his storytelling best which means it's sure to become a ''greatest hit'' with your family

Author : Ace Collins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 0369321715

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Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas (16pt Large Print Edition) by Ace Collins Pdf

You know these songs by heart. Theyre the ''greatest hits'' of Christmas. But do you know the fascinating, inspirational stories behind them - who wrote them and how they came to be? In his latest book, Ace Collins reveals the stories behind the greatest hits of Christmas - all the songs you have enjoyed for generations. For example, as the story goes, jazz great Mel Torme wrote ''The Christmas Song'' after visiting a friend in California, who, longing to escape Californias heat for the cold winters of his New England, doodled these now-famous phrases on his spiral pad; ''Chestnuts roasting Jack Frost nipping Yuletide carols '' Torme saw those words and one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time, first recorded by Nat King Cole, was born. Within these pages, you'll discover the origins of such famous Christmas songs as ''Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, '' ''Winter Wonderland, '' ''White Christmas, '' ''Little Drummer Boy, '' ''Feliz Navidad, '' ''O Holy Night, '' and two dozen others. Although not yet as famous as the Christmas songs of which he writes (he's working on that), Collins's many books have sold tens of thousands of copies and have become treasured family classics, read and enjoyed by young and old alike. His new book is a treasure-trove of the kind of magic that makes Christmas the beloved holiday it is. This is Ace Collins at his storytelling best which means its sure to become a ''greatest hit'' with your family

Author : Ace Collins
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310873877

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Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas by Ace Collins Pdf

Behind the Christmas songs we love to sing lie fascinating stories that will enrich your holiday celebration. Taking you inside the nativity of over thirty favorite songs and carols, Ace Collins introduces you to people you’ve never met, stories you’ve never heard, and meanings you’d never have imagined. The next time you and your family sing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," you’ll have a new understanding of its message and popular roots. You’ll discover how "Angels from the Realms of Glory," with its sublime lyrics and profound theology, helped usher in a quiet revolution in worship. You’ll learn the strange history of the haunting and powerful "O Holy Night," including the song’s surprising place in the history of modern communications. And you’ll step inside the life of Mark Lowry and find out how he came to pen the words to the contemporary classic "Mary, Did You Know?"Still other songs such as "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" trace back to mysterious origins--to ninth-century monks, nameless clergy, and unknown commoners of ages past. Joining hands with such modern favorites as "White Christmas" and "The Christmas Song," they are part of the legacy of inspiration, faith, tears, love, and spiritual joy that is Christmas. From the rollicking appeal of "Jingle Bells" to the tranquil beauty of "Silent Night," the great songs of Christmas contain messages of peace, hope, and truth. Each in its own way expresses a facet of God’s heart and celebrates the birth of his greatest gift to the world--Jesus, the most wonderful Christmas Song of all.

Author : Ace Collins
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780310597476

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Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas by Ace Collins Pdf

Much like The Stories Behind The Best-Loved Songs Of Christmas, The Stories Behind The Great Traditions of Christmas and More Stories Behind The Best Loved Songs of Christmas this new Collins Christmas book will fill a void in the book world. With a look at these secular classics, people who love the music of the season will finally have a source that gives the stories behind the creation of these wonderful songs, the way they found their way into the hands of those who made them famous and the reason they climb the charts.The Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas is really a guide or a map that connects Christmas past with Christmas present. It will be a time machine that connect the past to the present and makes the experience of hearing Christmas classics even more special. Completed with thoughts of those who penned these classics, along with the artists, such as Brenda Lee, who made them famous, this will be a book that is sure to generate fan interest.

Author : Ace Collins
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310863076

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More Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas by Ace Collins Pdf

Ace Collins has dug deep to uncover the true stories behind your favorite Christmas songs. Explore how these songs came into being, and discover a deeper appreciation for these melodic messages of peace, hope, and joy that celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Author : Annie Zaleski
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780762482733

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This Is Christmas, Song by Song by Annie Zaleski Pdf

Celebrate the merriest season of the year with award-winning author and music journalist Annie Zaleski's collection of the 100 most popular and beloved holiday songs of all time. 'Tis the season! Break out the eggnog, hang the mistletoe, blast those Christmas songs, and settle down in your favorite armchair with this beautifully illustrated volume exploring well-known and lesser-known behind-the-scenes stories of the 100 most cherished holiday songs of all time and their everlasting impact. From artists such as Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald all the way up to Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande, this all-encompassing collection of holiday favorites (called one of "the 25 best Christmas books of all time" by Book Riot) is sure to warm your heart during the merriest season of the year. What song was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the best-selling single of all time? Which popular Christmas tune was reportedly written to commemorate Thanksgiving? What holiday song led to a special meet-and-greet between the song's 10-year-old singer and a 700-pound hippopotamus? Spanning musical genres and decades of classics and modern hits, some of the featured songs include: “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey "Deck the Halls" by Mannheim Steamroller “Christmas Tree Farm” by Taylor Swift “Christmas Time (Is Here Again)" by The Beatles “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Gene Autry "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" by Gwen Stefani “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” by NSYNC “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry And many more! Including full-color illustrations throughout, this gorgeously packaged compendium is the perfect gift for you and your loved ones to experience the holiday magic year after year.

Author : Ace Collins
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Christmas
ISBN : 9780310248804

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Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas by Ace Collins Pdf

Examines the stories behind the customs and traditions of Christmas including Advent wreaths, holly, Nativity scenes, Yule logs, caroling, and Santa Claus

Author : Ace Collins
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310542261

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Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter by Ace Collins Pdf

The treasured traditions of Easter—little bunnies, parades, new Easter outfits, sunrise services, passion plays, and more—infuse our celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And in ways you may not realize, they point us to the resurrection of Christ and our hope of life beyond the grave. Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter reveals the events and backgrounds that shaped the best-loved customs and songs of Easter, introducing you to stories you’ve never heard and a deeper appreciation for the holiday’s familiar hallmarks.

Author : Steven H. Propp
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781462059942

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Another Jesus, a Different Spirit, a Different Gospel by Steven H. Propp Pdf

Its the Christmas seasonthe most wonderful time of the year for most people in River City, California. But for Jehovahs Witnesses Lawrence and Brad, its a time for them to try to explain the truth about this holiday season to the people of the community. Their earnest efforts may earn them ridicule, disagreement, or a door slammed rudely in their faces, but they persistand are sometimes able to find a mind and heart receptive to their urgent message about Jehovahs coming Kingdom. Whereas for Elders Skousen and Marshalltwo Latter-day Saint (Mormon) missionariesthe season is another opportunity to share their Churchs distinctive interpretation of the Christian gospel; but their efforts are often rebuffed, as well. In the course of their work, these two pairs of men engage in dialogue with traditional Christians, as well as members of the Church of Christ; the Community of Christ (RLDS); Seventh-day Adventists; and Oneness Pentecostalsnot to mention skeptics, atheists, and the increasing numbers of people who lack any particular religious beliefs. But when a local church brings in a researcher to give a series of lectures on Cultsand specifically targeting the Jehovahs Witnesses and Mormonsa confrontation is ensured, where theological and biblical concepts collide in a public forum. Who, if anyone, really has the Truth? Can one still discover the true meaning of Christmas in the midst of passionate disagreements over the validity of the holiday season? Are objections raised about the secularization and rampant commercialism of the modern celebration valid? Spend a holiday season (or any other season) with some interesting and intellectually-stimulating characters, as they explore these and other challenging questions. (Readers of the authors earlier novel, A Multicultural Christmas, will be pleased to see a brief reappearance of two characters from that book.)

Author : Peter H. Reynolds
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780763679811

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The Smallest Gift of Christmas by Peter H. Reynolds Pdf

When young Roland is disappointed by seeing a tiny gift on Christmas morning, he learns that some gifts can't and shouldn't be defined by their physical size.

Author : Tim Morse
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998-07-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781429937504

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Classic Rock Stories by Tim Morse Pdf

The first time on the open road with Dad's beat-up clunker and a brand-new driver's lecense. That first kiss. Practicing Steve Tyler moves in the garage. Lazy summer days with nothing to do but hang out with a group of friends and the radio. Classic Rock. In Classic Rock Stories, classic rockers reveal the sometimes painful, sometimes accidental, and often hilarious process of creating the songs that you can still sing aloud. In their own words, rockers like Pete Townshend, John Lennon, Stevie Nicks, Elton John, and Keith Richards tell about the drugs, the pain, the love gone bad, and the accidents that resulted in the hits.

Author : Dellwyn Cunningham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Christmas
ISBN : OCLC:4785766

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Favorite Christmas Songs and Stories by Dellwyn Cunningham Pdf

Author : Ronald M. Clancy
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Music
ISBN : 1402741871

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Best-loved Christmas Carols by Ronald M. Clancy Pdf

Includes sound disc "Best-loved Christmas carols."

Author : Helen Haidle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0310722837

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The 12 Days of Christmas by Helen Haidle Pdf

Discover the Christian symbolism in the classic Christmas carol, "The 12 Days of Christmas." Explore this beautifully illustrated classic carol and the meaning behind the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany (January 6th). It will remind you and those you love of our life in Christ. At the end of the story readers will enjoy the "Ideas for Celebrating" page that lists holiday activities to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Author : Jody Rosen
Publisher : Scribner Book Company
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111990987

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White Christmas by Jody Rosen Pdf

A vividly written narrative about the world's best-loved popular song provides both the story behind the making of Irving Berlin's most memorable tune and the rich, cultural history of America that embraced it. (Music)