Over the years, Christians have built on the Scriptural account of Jesus' birth to create dozens of charming Christmas stories: "The Light in the Well," "The Camel's Hump," "The Gift of the Spider," and more. This book uses the beauty and power of these simple stories to help bring readers of all ages a new understanding and thoughtful appreciation of the Nativity.Christmas stories from around the world are presented, with notes about their origins and other fascinating facts. Craft suggestions are included, along with family and group activities.Introduction: The Power of Stories The Christmas Story as Told in the Bible 1. Stories about Light 2. Animal Stores 3. Bird Stories 4. Stories about Spiders and Insects 5. Plant Stories 6. Flower Stories 7. Stories about Christmas Traditions 8. Stories Linking Christmas and Easter Conclusion: Christmas BellsCarrie Papa has always been interested in people and their history, including her work as director of Old Monroe School Museum, a one-room schoolhouse dating back nearly two centuries. She is the author of Stones and Stories: An Oral History of the Old Monroe School and Prayers of a Young Addict . She lives in Bridgewater, New Jersey.