Books Related to St. Nicholas
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Socks for Christmas: A Child's Discovery of the True Riches of Christmas
Thomas Nelson, 2005
A Christmas experience that enlarges a boy's heart; it isn't a St. Nicholas story but could be a discussion starter for how St. Nicholas anonymous gifts could bring joy where there is real needPurchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Ruined and Disused Churches of Norfolk
East Anglican Archaeology, Report No. 51, 1991
Norfolk Archaeological Unit
Norfolk Museums Service
Comprehensive look of former churches in Norfolk, with detailed information and many photos and diagrams, including a number of St Nicholas churches -
The Life of Saint Nicholas in Pictures and Text
Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1966
Rather fancifully embroidered telling with minimalist cartoon illustrations -
St. Nicholas and the Tub
Holiday House, 1964
Fanciful explanation of the tub with Nicholas—using a tub to get food to flood victims -
The Real Santa
A.E.G. Campbell, 2020
Monee, Illinois
Nice line drawings, however, this is not the "real Santa." Pure fiction places "Niclaus" with an aunt and uncle, showing kindness and generosity. Nice story, but it obscures the real Nicholas. -
Hans Brinker
Dial Books for Young Readers, The Penguin Group, 2007
This attractive picture book tells the story of a family struggling to survive, without the lengthy didactic social, geographical and historical material included in the original novel by Mary Mapes Dodge. This version, with only a passing reference to St. Nicholas, makes the original tale accessible to contemporary readers.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Truth About Christmas by Santa Claus
Crossroad Publishing, 1997
Santa's effort to remind people of the real meaning of Christmas -
The Miracle of the Great St. Nicolas
Dodo Press, 2009, original printing 1920
Popular 19th century French author's well-known satire on St. Nicholas' saving three murdered children and the unintended consequences that ensuePurchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Golden Tales of Anatole France
Dodd, Mead & Company, 1927
Popular 19th century French author's well-known satire on St. Nicholas' saving three murdered children and seventeen other stories. Complete text -
When Santa Fell to Earth
Scholastic, originally published in Germany, 1994, 2006
A fantasy adventure chapter book for ages 9 to 12. When an evil grinchy character is replacing the Christmas spirit with greed, the last true Santa, named Niklas, of course, teams up with a couple ordinary children.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Annotated Night Before Christmas: A Collection of Sequels, Parodies, and Imitations of Clement Moore's Immortal Ballad about Santa Claus
Prometheus Books, 2005
With an introduction and notesPurchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Santa's North Pole Cookbook: Classic Christmas Recipes from Saint Nicholas Himself
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2007
70 Christmas recipes from around the world, including several from the region where St. Nicholas lived; recipes for breakfast, main dishes, as well as desserts and morePurchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Autobiography of Santa Claus: It's Better to Give
Summit, 1994
Blends fact with legend and more flights of fantasyPurchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Mince Pie and Mistletoe
Lippincott, 1959, 1961
Poems which trace American customs to their origin, nicely illustrated by Harold Berson -
Santa & Pete: A Novel of Christmas Present and Past
Simon & Schuster, 1998
A fictitious account set in New York of how things might have been with Santa and his Dutch sidekick, Pete -
The Santa Club
Palmary Press, 2011
Henderson, Nevada
This book offers a fresh way to answer the question, "Is Santa Real?" while preserving both facts and the magic of Christmas. The approach may be adapted from what is presented in the book.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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The Faith of St. Nick: An Advent Devotional
Barbour Publishing, 2012
An imaginative melding of abstract concepts, fictionalized Nicholas accounts and King James Bible verses. No illustrations.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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• The Gospel in Art: The Nativity of the Saints Altarpiece Pietro Orioli
Alive Publishing, 2018
Stoke on Trent, England
A meditation on the Orioli altarpiece that includes Saint Nicholas, showing that God's nature is that of total self-giving. Nicholas' presence in the painting indicates that the birth of Christ is timeless; we can know him at any time, in any place.Purchase from Alive Publishing
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Your Child and Santa: Help with the Christian Parent's Dilemma
Tate Publishing, 2006
Background on the real St. Nicholas and suggestions for including Santa as part of Christmas, while being honest with the childPurchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Stories of Saint Nicholas
Syracuse University Press, 1995
Paulding is from the Knickerbocker School, like Washington Irving; these fictional St. Nicholas stories draw on Dutch American customs around 1830; reprint.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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A Pictorial History of Santa Claus
Chatto & Windus, London, 1995
A tongue-in-cheek presentation of Santa in the paintings of the great masters through the ages -
Medieval Wall Paintings in English & Welsh Churches
The Boydell Press, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, 2008
Wonderful comprehensive look at medieval wall paintings; 250 color photos, excellent indexes by subject and locationPurchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Strolling about Bari
Gelsorosso, Bari, Italy, 2010
Introduction to Bari, with sections on San Nicola and the Basilica; includes detailed maps -
The LIfe of St. Nicholas of Sion
Hellenic College Press, Brookline, Massachusetts, 1984
Text and translation of the 6th century account of Nicholas of Sion; this text became melded with accounts of Nicholas of Myra so that many of the episodes associated with Nicholas of Myra are rooted in the life of Nicholas of Sion. Greek and English. -
The Unwrapping of Theodora Quirke
RedDoor Press, 2020
Brentford, London, England
This fantasy novel set in Liverpool, England, has rather raw language, as are the characters. This is especially so in the early part of the book—if this is an issue for you, do not read it. However, the book captures much of the real St. Nicholas in a magical tale of redemption.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Bones of Contention
Lulu, 2020
This novel puts together St. Nicholas history with international intrigue among Russia, Italy, and Turkey, surrounding St. Nicholas' relics. Consider the Kindle edition as the print edition formatting lacks gutter margin making it somewhat difficult to read.Purchase from amazon.com
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The St. Nicholas Solution: Use lessons from St. Nick to transform your Christmas . . . AND YOUR LIFE!
Shiny iUniverse, Inc, 2003
A plan for a Christmas full of magic, fun, and not stress, with changes related to the life and legends of St. Nicholas.Purchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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Maybe The Truth About Santa
Shiny Red Ball Publishing, 2005
A simple guide to help children make up their own minds about Santa being real as the spirit of givingPurchase from amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca
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