"Historically, a 'carol' is a song or dance of praise or joy. They used to be performed during all four seasons. Today, most young readers know the carols many people sing at Christmastime, including 'Oh, Christmas Tree' and 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas.' Entire radio stations will marathon-play these tunes during December. Where did the tradition for these songs begin? How are they used around the world? Beginning readers find out these facts and more...

Kate Darby, a lady's maid, and Matt Harlow, a valet, become entangled in a yuletide counterfeiting scheme at Christmas time, 1817, as they try to stave off their feelings for one another. Yuletide season, 1817. At the country estate of Shackleford Park, lady's maid Kate Darby has her hands full between her household duties, caring for her ailing mother, and saving up money to someday own a dress shop. Matt Harlow is also busy acting as valet for...

A cumulative all-holiday carol about a young girl who is trying to get a slice of Granny's sweet potato pie at a family gathering.

The best twenty Christmas tracks all on one disc. The updated album now includes songs from Sam Smith, Bruce Springsteen, and Kelly Clarkson, as well as classics from Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Bing Cosby.

An illustrated version of the Christmas carol about the procession to Bethlehem and the offer of a poor boy to play his drum for the Christ Child.

Families can count down to Christmas and celebrate the wonders and excitement of the season along with the Boxwood bunnies of Holly Pond Hill, in a charming treasury of original stories, carols, poems, recipes, and craft projects.