Bøger af E Gale Buck

When Gale Buck became the 13th in the Lineage of Santa's Woodsmen, in October 2008, Nicholas agreed that his task should be to help others find the True Magic of Christmas in Everyday. Nicholas made the letters, journals, logs and personal notes of the previous eleven Woodsmen available to Gale. While assembling the "Secrets of Santa revealed by his Woodsmen," a new story unfolded, the story of Nicholas. Through these stories told by the Woodsmen the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, is revealed as never before."In Finding Nicholas, readers will journey through space and time as Santa delivers gifts, merriment, and love. Every tale captures the magic of Christmas through spiritual and loving messages and can turn even the coldest souls into believers. All stories honor the traditions of Christmas from the birth of the Christ child to the lineage of Santa's reindeer. Pull a comfy chair near the fireplace, grab a steaming mug of hot chocolate, and enjoy the woodsman's messages, compiled by one of their very own." Leslie Creek

Jonathon Syzmoor, orphaned at the age of eleven in early 1800s Scandinavia, left his home to get an education. Returning home six years later he made an uncommon contract with the richest man in town. After one year Jonathon held the seat of power and married his soul-mate. Tragedy struck again and Jonathon immersed himself in business. Awakened from his soulless world by the generosity of his grandson Jonathon made another agreement, this time with a man in a long red cape. This agreement changed his life and has effected the lives of countless others ever since.

When Gale Buck became the 13th in the Lineage of Santa's Woodsmen, in October 2008, Nicholas agreed that his task should be to help others find the True Magic of Christmas in Everyday. Nicholas made the letters, journals, logs and personal notes of the previous eleven Woodsmen available to Gale. While assembling the "Secrets of Santa revealed by the Woodsmen,", a new story unfolded, the story of Nicholas. Through these stories told by the Woodsmen the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, is revealed as never before.

Jonathon Syzmoor, orphaned at the age of eleven in early 1800s Scandinavia, left his home to get an education. Returning home six years later he made an uncommon contract with the richest man in town. After one year Jonathon held the seat of power and married his soul-mate. Tragedy struck again and Jonathon immersed himself in business. Awakened from his soulless world by the generosity of his grandson Jonathon made another agreement, this time with a man in a long red cape. This agreement changed his life and has effected the lives of countless others ever since.

I had actually started to write "The Secrets of Santa" when I discovered "Finding Nicholas." Somewhere in the course of reviewing the logs and journals of the Woodsmen I came to know Nicholas, the man who inspired the legend of Santa Claus, in a new way. But my many Santa friends wanted the Secrets of Santa so they could tell them as stories on visits to the children blessed with belief, and maybe a few older children who still wish to believe. So for the Santas, other storytellers, and Parents who wish to share the Magic of Christmas, I offer this special collection of secrets from "Finding Nicholas - the secrets of santa revealed by his woodsmen."

Eleven are chosen from the entire community. Eleven souls willing to enter an unknown world in search of the secret that defines who they are. The youngest is only 12 years old. The oldest, his father, is 35 years. Two are parents. Three are women and eight are men. They have known each other as neighbors. Now they will share an adventure filled with dangers and unknown challenges in a new and unknown world. None knows if they will complete their mission, but all have dreams of reaching its end. They are not everyday folk, they are Turquins and discovery of their secret could change your life.

Jonathon Syzmoor was the first, in 1831. His legacy of working with Saint Nicholas continues to this day, around the world. Men and women have answered the call from Nicholas to do more and expect nothing in return, to share their lives without expectation. Each of these servants has a story. "Reaching beyond tomorrow" contains the stories of the four most recent members of this lineage, serving from 1972 to today and beyond tomorrow. These final chapters of the Lineage of Santa's Woodsmen also includes Natasaha's story (Missus Claus), and Alapouella Pohjantähti ("The North Pole").

In a land where Christmas was essentially a social holiday, a man who had turned his back on his neighbors was awakened to the importance of "sharing your life without expectation." Jonathon Syzmoor began a partnership with the man known as Saint Nicholas, who frequently made requests on behalf of those in need. Because these services were provided anonymously, Jonathon became known through legend as "The Woodsman." When Jonathon grew too old to continue to serve these requests, his grandson accepted the Woodsman's Staff, thereby continuing the work Jonathon started. Andrew's son, Abram, continued the family legacy, however his service was different, often traveling beyond the boundaries of Scandinavia. When Abram died, while in service to Saint Nicholas, the staff passed to a new Woodsman and a new family, Jameson Thorpe in Namsskogan, Norway. Each of these men shared their lives without expectation, but not always without question.

Finally finding a place to call home, ancient Celts encounter unexpected challenges. The latest comes from a group of warriors who draw on the land for unnatural abilities. All is not lost, however, for the Celts have allies who not only draw on nature but shape it - and while smaller, they do it better.Set in the Highlands, before Scotland was born, Vrenessbith is bathed in scenic splendor, action and adventure, struggles and victory, love and loss, and even a bit of magic. Told by a modern Highlander, who has his own troubles to deal with, this tale could easily steal you away to the magical mysts of a treasured land.