'Good Tidings of Great Joy' celebrates the advent of Christ's birth all December long.

One of the most surprising things about Christmas is that the
earliest Christians didn't celebrate it at all—it was just too
pagan. Not long thereafter though, the human propensity to
observe important events began to assemble a celebration like
none other. 

In his new book on the advent, Eric D. Huntsman creates a
near-perfect mix of history, facts, doctrine, stories and
illustrations to engage readers of every age and intellectual
bent.  Along the way, you'll encounter wisemen, shepherds,
angels, Joseph and Mary, and all the familiar elements of
Christmas cast in a revealing new light.  You'll also enjoy
a heart-felt chapter on "Christmas with Autism," which shows one
family's discovery of ways to fill the season with joy for every
family member. 

Click Here to follow the Huntsman's celebration of Christmas in
Jerusalem this year at their blog at
http://www.huntsmansintheholyland.blogspot.com

Happy Advent, from The Cricket and Seagull!