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Being Santa Claus What I Learned About The True Meaning of Christmas 2012

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Like New
A book that has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. May have no identifying marks on the inside cover. No wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“White smudges on back cover”
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Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Title
Being Santa Claus What I Learned About The True Me
Type
Manual
Subjects
Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle
Age Level
Adults
Special Attributes
1st Edition, Dust Jacket
ISBN
9781592407569

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1592407560
ISBN-13
9781592407569
eBay Product ID (ePID)
114045321

Product Key Features

Book Title
Being Santa Claus : What I Learned about the True Meaning of Christmas
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Personal Memoirs, Holidays / Christmas & Advent
Genre
Religion, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Jonathan Lane, Sal Lizard
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2012-014420
Reviews
Praise for BEING SANTA CLAUS: "For the child in every one of us this Christmas season, he takes us back to the sheer happiness and anticipation of the holiday." --Publishers Weekly
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
394.2663
Synopsis
A veteran Santa reveals heartwarming true stories and lessons from his twenty-year career spreading Christmas magic. With the holiday shopping season beginning earlier each year, more than ever. Americans are struggling to remember the true meaning of Christmas. And who better to deliver the gift of Christmas inspiration than a man who has spent the last two decades playing Santa?Sal Lizard was in his twenties when his beard and hair turned completely white. Today he appears everywhere from malls and parades to schools and hospitals. And from his custom-made red velvet suits to the mistletoe that hangs from the rearview mirror in his Santa-mobile he is Santa Claus three hundred and sixty-five days a year. In "Being Santa Claus" Sal reflects on his experiences with both children and adults including: Christmas magic is all around us: We don t always see it, but it is there, shaping and enriching our lives. Sometimes you need to go that extra mile: Santa Claus is the one person who can t even use a blizzard as an excuse not to honor his commitments, and Sal teaches adults the importance of always showing up for our children. Even a small child can make a big difference: Sal has met some impressive children over the years, and he s learned that you don t need to be a grown-up to make an impact on the world around you.In "Being Santa Claus" Sal shares these lessons, along with often heartwarming, occasionally heartbreaking, and sometimes downright hysterical stories from his twenty-year career as Santa.", A veteran Santa reveals heartwarming true stories and lessons from his twenty-year career spreading Christmas magic. With the holiday shopping season beginning earlier each year, more than ever.  Americans are struggling to remember the true meaning of Christmas. And who better to deliver the gift of Christmas inspiration than a man who has spent the last two decades playing Santa? Sal Lizard was in his twenties when his beard and hair turned completely white.  Today he appears everywhere from malls and parades to schools and hospitals. And-- from his custom-made red velvet suits to the mistletoe that hangs from the rearview mirror in his Santa-mobile--he is Santa Claus three hundred and sixty-five days a year.  In Being Santa Claus Sal reflects on his experiences with both children and adults including: Christmas magic is all around us: We don't always see it, but it is there, shaping and enriching our lives. Sometimes you need to go that extra mile:Santa Claus is the one person who can't even use a blizzard as an excuse not to honor his commitments, and Sal teaches adults the importance of always showing up for our children. Even a small child can make a big difference:  Sal has met some impressive children over the years, and he's learned that you don't need to be a grown-up to make an impact on the world around you. In Being Santa Claus Sal shares these lessons, along with often heartwarming, occasionally heartbreaking, and sometimes downright hysterical stories from his twenty-year career as Santa.
LC Classification Number
GT4992.L59 2012

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