Jolly Old Santa Claus

A story introducing young children to Santa Claus, following him through his workshop as he prepares for Christmas.

Visit Santa's workshop at the North Pole and meet Mrs. Claus and the elves. Then share the excitement of Santa's ride, his trip down the chimney, and the joy of surprises under the tree in this look at the traditional Santa.

Much of the modern-day vision of Santa Claus is owed to the Clement Moore poem "The Night Before Christmas." His description of Saint Nicholas personified the "jolly old elf" known to millions of children throughout the world. However, far from being the offshoot of Saint Nicholas of Turkey, Santa Claus is the last of a long line of what scholars call "Wild Men" who were worshipped in ancient European fertility rites and came to America through Pennsylvania's Germans. This pagan creature is described from prehistoric times through his various forms--Robin Hood, The Fool, Harlequin, Satan and Robin Goodfellow--into today's carnival and Christmas scenes. In this thoroughly researched work, the origins of Santa Claus are found to stretch back over 50,000 years, jolting the foundation of Christian myths about the jolly old elf.

At the pull of a tab, the old-fashioned sights and sounds of the holiday season come to life in this delightful musical book. With the turn of every page, the familiar melody of "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" plays, as we watch Santa Claus putting presents underneath the Christmas tree and into hanging stockings. Full color.

This title is intended for ages 3 to 6 years. Meet Santa, Mrs Claus and the hard-working elves; then share the excitement of Santa`s ride, his trip down the chimney, and the joy of surprises under the Christmas tree.

A Christmas classic that has been newly designed in a large hardcover format offers a delightful, behind-the-scenes look at Santa's workshop, following Santa's Christmas season, from the reading of children's letters to the celebration of a job well done on Christmas Day. Simultaneous. 70,000 first printing.

Come visit the magical world of Santa Claus This enchanting book whisks children to the North Pole. Kids can enjoy a glimpse of Santa's house; his workshop, where all the toys are built; Elf Village; and, of course, the mailroom, where all the letters from good girls and boys get sorted. Every secret is revealed, from how Santa chooses and trains his reindeer to how his sleigh spans the globe fast enough to bring gifts to everyone in time for Christmas morn.

Santa Claus works with his elves to get the toys ready for Christmas Eve, visits all the boys and girls with his presents for them, and relaxes back at home after his work is done.

An impeccably packaged volume designed with beautiful type, rich colors, and lovely borders which both enhance the artwork and complement the ample space for recording Christmas memories. This exclusive Christmas record book also features space for inserting photographs and recording names, dates, celebrations, gifts, and more. Full color throughout.

Santa Claus, Mrs. Santa, and the elves work hard to get everything ready for Christmas.