{"product_id":"s-is-for-star-a-christmas-alphabet","title":"S is for Star A Christmas Alphabet","description":"The Christmas story and the origin of many holiday traditions are thoroughly detailed in the text of \"S is for Star: A Christmas Alphabet.\" The first Christmas cards were printed and sold in the United States by a German immigrant in 1874. Long ago, eating pie was believed to bring good luck, and during the holidays they were baked in an oblong shape to look like a manger. \u003cp\u003eThe message of Christmas is a message to all the world and is beautifully conveyed and illustrated in \"S is for Star.\" Our tradition of gift-giving is based on the Wise Men's visit to Baby Jesus. Nearly every country has its own gift-giving traditions. In Great Britain, children eagerly await Father Christmas. In France, he is called Pere Noe l. In Italy, Befana brings presents, and German and Austrian children wait for a visit from the Christkindl. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrate these and many other traditions of the holiday season with \"S is for Star: A Christmas Alphabet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Bulk","offers":[{"title":"Used \/ 9781585360642-001","offer_id":43745541161021,"sku":"9781585360642-001","price":2.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/12312343482752.jpg?v=1790853383","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/s-is-for-star-a-christmas-alphabet","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}