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Grandma, Why are there Nails Hanging on Your Tree?

by Ann M. Macey; Edited by Nina Mozdzanowski; Illustrated by Laurie A. Faust

20 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated; catalogue #05-1733; ISBN 1-4120-6822-3; US$9.99, C$11.49, EUR8.21, £5.74

Emily and Jacob visit their grandmother who gives them insight into the real meaning of Christmas. Grandma explains how her holiday decorations represent the purpose of Christ's birth.

About the Book

Emily and Jacob visit their grandmother during the Christmas season. Grandma's house is decorated with the usual crèche, wreath, and Christmas tree adorned with lights, ornaments, bows, berries, etc. But today, the children are very eager to know why everyone decorates as they do for the Christmas season... and why does Grandma have nails hanging on her Christmas tree?

Grandma gives them insight as to the real meaning of Christmas by using these decorations as learning tools. The children learn that Jesus Christ, and the purpose of His birth, is what should be recognized above all other distractions created by man during this holiday.

About the Author

Ann Macey was born May 19, 1952. She lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband, Wayne. Although she has no children of her own, her step-daughter Kim has given her the privilege of being a grandmother. Ann has worked as a dental hygienist since 1972. She enjoys cooking, interior decorating, Caribbean travel, and her granddaughter.

Ann came to know the value of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in 1976. The disregard of His birth during the month of December has been a constant 'thorn' to her. For this reason, she has made a diligent effort to purge her holiday decorating of secular influences.

After the birth of her granddaughter, Macey Lynn, she purposed to find a way to reveal the true meaning of Christmas whenever Macey Lynn visits during the Christmas holiday. The Lord honored her desire with the inspiration for this book. It is her hope that Jesus Christ will be glorified each and every time this story is read.

After writing Emily and Jacob's first story, Grandma, Why Are There Nails Hanging On Your Tree?, she was inspired to continue with the story of The Lamb and the Easter Bunny which further explains the purpose of Jesus' birth.

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