Best christmas books for children according to redditors

By any chance was it Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas? Because that book is a classic.

We haven't explicitly told her Santa isn't real, just haven't gone out of our way in a creepy deceptive manner.

We did buy this book for my stepson. It's pretty amazing. It basically tells the story of the original Saint Nick giving in secret to families in need, and other people working to carry on that tradition of being kind without expecting rewards. Then it talks about how much joy parents get in seeing their children be happy without getting "credit". And of course, it closes by reminding kids that their friends may still believe in Santa and that their families will tell them when the time is right and not to spoil it for them.

Check out:

The (Wonderful) Truth About Santa https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990592839/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8cLUDbCVX8MAE

We have used this book to explain Santa to our kids. Without going into details, the book preserves the idea without delivering a lie.

The Jolly Postman?

The Jolly Christmas Postman?

Me and the kid love these books

I'd say so

I'm James, a 46 year old piano teacher and college professor who lives in Key West, Florida. I'm a published composer and also the author of a children's book, Rocko the Christmas Bat. As a kid, I watched the PBS "holy trinity" of Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, and The Electric Company until I was far too old to be watching them. But there was a reason: I loved the music from all the shows. I would listen to John Costa on the piano and pretend to be playing the piano myself. I loved the music so much that at a very early age, I wanted to be a songwriter for a children's show, and eventually I got my degree in Music Theory and Composition. (I haven't had an opportunity to write for a kid's show yet, but maybe someday!)

No wife, no kids (except for my piano students--I care about each of them as if they were my own child).

EDIT: added Amazon link to my book for convenience.

Rudolph's book (1939): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1557091390

Original poem (1822): https://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Poetry/a_visit_from_st_nicholas.htm

Here is a great helpful book

When I was a kid, I got to see the 'real' Santa every year. What made him 'real' was that he 'knew' the name and city of each child he saw. There was even a book written about him..

You see, before you saw Santa, you visited with his Snow Queen, who asked your name and where you were from. While little Timmy before you was on Santa's lap rattling off a list of toys, Santa was actually listening to his ear piece, where he heard your convo with the Snow Queen. So when it was your turn, Santa turned to you and called your name and where you were from. I was totally sold on Santa as a result.

One year, a childhood friend gave the Snow Queen an absurd fake name and that was that.

The Great Christmas Tree Celebration?

not an exact match but worth a mention

Time for a new interface!

Looking for:

• 8 XLR ins with nice sounding on-board pre-amps
  
  
• ADAT lightpipe in and out
  
  
• I don't have a preference USB vs Firewire (should I? why?)
  
  
• Proper 3-prong earth grounded power cable (no brick power supply). I've read this helps with potential grounding issues, anyone have experience?
  
  
• BANG for my buck
  
  I know most of these interfaces are $500-600 (focusrite saffire pro 40, 18i20, etc.) but I'd like to stay under that if possible. Even if it means going used.
  
  This Tascam is tempting, but I have a feeling it's garbage, and it's missing things I want like ADAT in/out. Bet the pre's are junk. But it's only $280! lol
  http://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-US-1800-4-out-Audio-Interface/dp/B0044FU6T2
  
  I am very tempted by these used/returned units on ebay. Can anyone speak to the resilience of this model? I don't mind buying used as long as there are not a ton of known issues, which Google hasn't shown there is with the 18i20.
  http://www.ebay.com/itm/141332841271?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
  
  This package is also interesting, but MXL stuff is hit or miss. Thoughts?
  http://www.ebay.com/itm/171308000178?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
  
  Thanks!

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Bialosky’s Christmas Think this is it!!

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Tree-White-House/dp/0805050760

The fact it is 'loosely based on' appears to be this letter http://www.bartleby.com/53/14.html

Check this out: http://www.aghines.com/gary/activities.htm#xmas

>Do you think it's good or bad to cut down trees? Why?

I happen to agree with his ideas on forestry management, but selling it to kids this way, and inflicting an erroneous meme on America is not kosher.

Did you know John Nance Garner actually said the vice presidency was "not worth a bucket of warm piss."?

I have more sources than you!
HAH!
http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Tree-White-House/dp/0805050760

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt

http://www.christmastree.org/history.cfm

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_banned_the_christmas_tree_from_the_White_House

And this is the Amazon UK link:

Santa and the Naughty Elf

As a librarian, I cheer Santa for wanting to read to the kids.

Give these a spin:

Pete the Cat Saves Christmas

Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas

Mrs. Claus Takes the Reins

Elfie the Elf

The Magic of Friendship Snow

How to Catch an Elf

The Story of Santa Claus.
This is an adorable book about Santa's childhood/growing up to be Santa. Not religious at all and my personal favorite from my childhood. It's still available on Amazon. I ended up buying it as an adult for my own future kids. 10/10!
The Story of Santa Claus (Golden Books) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307620972/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kwSXzbDKB6WHB

These books are for kids and explain Swedish culture in both English and Swedish:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G9MP1DZ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JMZF82D/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QBDLWTV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i3

Figured it out!

Thanks to my parents, who apparently remembered. The book is called Red Wings of Christmas by Wesley Eure. Doesn't look like it was a very well known book.

The e-book is partially available here on Google, in case anyone's interested.