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A king wants his son to understand the true meaning of Christmas, so he sends the prince on a quest. The prince is to find an old sage who will tell him the meaning of Christmas. The king gives his son three gifts that he is supposed to give to the sage for telling him the meaning of Christmas. On the way, the prince encounters several people that he is able to help, but in order to do so, he gives away the gifts he was supposed to give to the old sage. The prince returns home and has to tell his father he failed because he gave away the gifts.

Christmas is just around the corner and there is no snow—even at the North Pole. Santa is frantic. The elves are not getting anything done because they are enjoying the warm weather. Santa decides to pay a visit to Mother Nature and find out what is going on.

In this cheerful, enjoyable poetry collection, a family decides to celebrate every Jewish holiday for a full year, “the ones we know well, the ones we do not.” Starting with new-year apples dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah all the way to flowers and chocolates on Tu B’Av (often called “Jewish Valentine’s Day”), listeners can explore the joy and meaning of the various holidays along with this lively family of five. A brief explanation of the holiday accompanies each poem.

A Christmas story about being kind and selfless, Chocolate for Marcus is a story meant to capture the true meaning of the holidays: Being loving and helpful to others. Marcus is our main character - a greedy and nosey mouse. His love of sweets and the pleasures of a chocolate store enrapture his imagination. And the mysterious owner, with a caring secret. Who brings joy every year, to the lives of others? This little mouse is learning a quaint lesson.