At Christmas, there is much to discover, both before and after the birth of Jesus. Saint Martin is considered the harbinger of Advent, and in many communities, the Christmas season does not end until February 2nd, on Candlemas. Reinhard Abeln tells children the stories of all 15 Christmas saints: who they were, why we honor them, and how we celebrate their festivals. With this book, the entire Advent season takes on a real shape. The illustrations by Maren Briswalter vividly bring the lives of the saints and their customs to life – for both young and older readers! The ideas and traditions can easily be implemented in families, churches, kindergartens, and schools. The Christmas saints are: Martin of Tours, Elizabeth of Hungary, Barbara, Nicholas, Lucia, Mary, Joseph, Stephen, Apostle John, Sylvester I, the Three Wise Men, Simeon, and Anna.