Offering children a fresh opportunity to understand and celebrate the true biblical meaning of Christmas, this colorful story looks at how the holiday’s cherished traditions relate to the nativity. Beginning with a brief biblical account of the circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth, the religious origins of many familiar and beloved activities associated with Christmas—including gift giving and topping an evergreen tree with a star—are explained through simple text and vibrant illustrations. Young readers are also encouraged to use their reasoning skills by identifying additional Christmas traditions with strong spiritual foundations.