An Advent Book of Days: Meeting the characters of Christmas

by Gregory Cameron

An Advent Book of Days tells the stories of all the characters and creatures that make up the Christmas story, with daily prayers and reflections based on their experiences. Fully illustrated in colour, this rich seasonal companion combines the bible, history, art and legend to explore the story of the incarnation. For each day of Advent, we meet a character caught up in the drama of the nativity, from the archangel Gabriel to the ox and ass in the stable. We discover what their portrayal in scripture reveals about them, how they have been understood in history, what folk legends have accrued around them, and what their stories offer for faith and devotion today. This is a book to engage all the senses and the imagination, to be enjoyed slowly and to shed new light on the most famous and familiar story of all.

114 pages, Paperback

Published July 15, 2021

Reviews

[Rosemary Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

With a story for each day of Advent, this informative and delightful little book provides an in-depth look at each aspect of the Christmas story. Pulling together facts from history, the bible, myth, speculation, and art, Cameron explores everything from Santa Claus, the animals, the star, and the journey to the birth of Jesus. It is a wonderful read and filled with so much information that it can be re-read year after year. Loved it!

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This little book, a Christmas gift from friends, is a day by day (from December 1 through 25) description of the “characters of Christmas.” It was interesting to read the details, although I don’t agree with some of the religious perspective shared in the book.

[Lisa Flood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! Loved learning about the different aspects (including history and legend) of the characters of Christmas.