A look into the past at Christmas, this book includes wonderful illustrations from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. It shows how Santa's look has changed through even that brief timeframe to the character we are familiar with today. Also included is the classic "'Twas the Night before Christmas" poem and a great short story from author J. Curtis Smith.

"The Monster Pig" is a story of a young boy's imagination and his uncle's exaggeration. It will lead you down a path of his imagination, right to the pen of the monster pig.

"A Ride on the Silver" tells the tale of an old man's experiences as a young boy, starting a summer lawn-mowing business. He recalls the work, the sweat, the tears-and a true and lasting friendship.

"The Radio" is the story of a young girl ripped from her friends in a small town, only to find a series of heartwarming events unfolding in her new home.

"The Leather Sandals" shares a familary story. Everybody knows how the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ evolved. This is another side of the account, purely fictional but Christian in intent, of how a blind sandal maker becomes a great shepherd.

"The Babyl Stone" takes you on a journey through time, as you follow the stone from the beginning of civilization to possibly the end of time.

"The Monster Pig" is a story of a young boy's imagination and his uncle's exaggeration. It will lead you down a path of his imagination, right to the pen of the monster pig.

"A Ride on the Silver" tells the tale of an old man's experiences as a young boy, starting a summer lawn-mowing business. He recalls the work, the sweat, the tears-and a true and lasting friendship.

"The Radio" is the story of a young girl ripped from her friends in a small town, only to find a series of heartwarming events unfolding in her new home.

"The Leather Sandals" shares a familary story. Everybody knows how the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ evolved. This is another side of the account, purely fictional but Christian in intent, of how a blind sandal maker becomes a great shepherd.

"The Babyl Stone" takes you on a journey through time, as you follow the stone from the beginning of civilization to possibly the end of time.