The True Story of Santa Claus

Is Santa real? Even more real than you ever imagined. The honest answer is better than yes or no. When your child asks, "Is Santa real?" you don't have to choose between honesty and Christmas magic. The True Story of Santa Claus tells kids the truth about Santa without breaking their hearts. Rooted in the real history of Saint Nicholas of Myra, this Christmas picture book reveals that Santa is real, just not in the way you thought, and shows how his spirit lives on today. THE TRUE STORY OF SAINT NICHOLAS AND THE ORIGIN OF SANTA CLAUS >A BOOK ABOUT CHOICES, COURAGE, AND KINDNESS >INSIDE, FAMILIES WILL DISCOVER: - How to answer "Is Santa real?" honestly while keeping the magic of Christmas alive- Saint Nicholas's miracles: the secret gold for three daughters, the storm at sea, the grain that did not run out, and the three innocent men- Secret meanings in Santa's story: why Santa wears a red robe, where the North Pole workshop comes from, how Tomte and Nisse became Santa's elves, and how Sámi and Siberian reindeer folklore inspired flying reindeer- Ancient origins of Christmas traditions: the winter solstice, Yule, Saturnalia, Christmas trees, wreaths, mistletoe, the Yule log, Christmas lights, stockings, chimneys, and cookies for Santa- Why we celebrate Christmas on December 25, Saint Nicholas Day on December 6, and the Greek origin of "Xmas" PERFECT FOR: - Parents wondering what to say when a child asks if Santa is real- Kids ages 5-10 who are starting to question Santa- Christmas Eve read-alouds and family Christmas traditions- Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, and Saint Nicholas Day children's books- Grandparents, teachers, homeschoolers, and church groups- Anyone curious about the origins of Christmas traditions Beautifully illustrated and lovingly written, this modern Christmas classic turns the hardest Santa conversation into the most meaningful one your family will have all season. Keep a copy of this picture book for all ages on the shelf for the day your child asks, and give one to every family you know who wants the perfect answer to, "Is Santa real?". "I want every child who questions and every adult who doubts to know that Santa is real, even more real than you ever could have imagined." Lauren Martin