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Ultimate Guide: Christmas Reading List
byJannalee Rosner | Dec. 05, 2013
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In the hustle and bustle of holiday activities, make time to enjoy the peaceful spirit of the season. To help you take your mind off of your dinner parties and visitors, we've put together a list of good holiday reads in the true spirit of the season for you and your family to enjoy.
1) Jacob T. Marley by R. William Bennett
Travel back in time with author R. William Bennett, long before the beginning of the famed A Christmas Carol, and discover the story of Scrooge's miserly business partner, Jacob T. Marley, who returned in ghostly form to warn Scrooge away from his ill-fated path. Unravel the reason for Marley's chains as the events leading up to his death are revealed in Dickens-style. Jacob T. Marley is a masterfully crafted story of remorse and redemption that is sure to become a Christmas favorite. Read an excerpt from the book here.
2) Christmas from Heaven: The True Story of the Berlin Candy Bomber as read by Tom Brokaw and illustrated by Robert T. Barrett
Learn the true story of the man who became known as "The Candy Bomber." Gail Halvorsen's job was to airdrop food and supplies to people in the aftermath of World War II, which snowballed into an extraordinary humanitarian endeavor thanks to two sticks of gum. Learn how, as hundreds of small white parachutes delivered treats to the children of West Germany, the wounds of war began to heal and the spirit of Christmas began to spread. Tom Brokaw brings this true story to life in a stunning performance with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in the accompanying DVD.
3) The Christmas Train by Thomas S. Monson and illustrated by Dan Burr
President Monson's stories have a way of capturing the audience, and this beautifully illustrated book is no exception. You'll want this touching tale from the young Tommy Monson on your bookshelf, which recounts a true story from President Monson's childhood when he learned a valuable lesson about Christmas giving thanks to his mother, a sleek oil tanker train car, and a poor boy down the street.
4) Good Tidings of Great Joy: An Advent Celebration of the Savior's Birth by Eric D. Huntsman
From the author of God So Loved the World, enjoy the scriptural accounts of Christ's birth as they apply to the advent themes of hope, love, joy, peace, and a special addition for this volume, salvation. Increase your knowledge and understanding of Book of Mormon prophecies and the important connections between the Savior's birth and mission.
5) The Mansion: 100th Anniversary Edition by Henry Van Dyke and illustrated by Dan Burr
An annual favorite of President Monson's, The Mansion tells about the important journey of a man named John Weightman who learns through a dream what it truly means to be selfless and how to lay up treasures in heaven
6) Good King Winceslas by Jane Seymour and illustrated by Omar Rayyan
Experience the true meaning of Christmas in the story of a king's generosity towards a poor peasant family during the feast of St. Stephen as retold by Jane Seymour and illustrated by Omar Rayyan in book and DVD form. One snowy evening, when the rest of the kingdom is reveling in a celebratory feast, a king and his faithful page venture out to deliver food, wood, and comfort to a poor peasant family. The lyrics of the traditional carol "Good King Wenceslas" appear throughout the story, reminding readers of humble invitation of The King to follow Him and bless those in need around us.
7) Illustrated Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and illustrated by Kirk Richards
The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge is retold with the aid of the incredible fine-art paintings of award-winning artist J. Kirk Richards. An abridged version of the book, relive the story of Ebenezer and the Cratchit family and bring the true Christmas spirit of love, change, and generosity into your home this holiday.
8) A Christmas Journey by Various Authors and Illustrators
Invite the Christmas spirit with four beautiful Christmas stories:
When Jesus Was Born in Bethlehem depicts the scriptural account of Christ's birth through the artwork of award-winning artist, Joseph Brickey.
God Bless Your Way is a collaborative retelling of the nativity story between best-selling author Emily Freeman and renowned illustrator Dan Burr, based on Hilary Weeks's song "God Bless Your Way."
This Is the Season, Beloved of the Year features the artwork of Simon Dewey, beautifully complimenting the lyrics of the Primary melody "The Nativity Song."
The Miracle of the Wooden Shoes is a story of love, service, and the gifts of the Savior as told by Deborah Pace Rowley and illustrated by Dan Burr.
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William Bernard Seiling (28 de mayo de 1864, St. Louis, Missouri - ib. 6 de enero de 1951)  fue un deportista estadounidense. Compitió en el evento de tira y afloja en los Juegos Olímpicos de San Luis 1904, junto con su equipo St. Louis Southwest Turners N°1, integrado por Charles Rose, Max Braun, Orrin Thomas Upshaw y August Rodenberg. Juntos lograron superar a la delegación griega en esos juegos y a su equipo hermano, el St. Luis Turners N°2 —que fue medalla de bronce allí—, y obtuvieron el segundo lugar con una medalla de plata, tras el Milwaukee Athletic Club, otro equipo estadounidense que se quedó con el oro. Sin embargo, este podio olímpico no estuvo exento de controversia, cuando el equipo de Braun acusó al club de Milwaukee, consagrado ganador, de incorporar hombres fuertes para el evento del tira y afloja que no eran miembros oficiales de su club. El reglamento de la época se impuso y la acusación fue desestimada, fallando a favor de los medallistas de oro.

Véase también
 Estados Unidos en los Juegos Olímpicos de San Luis 1904
 Tira y afloja en los Juegos Olímpicos de San Luis 1904
 Medallero de los Juegos Olímpicos de San Luis 1904

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Enlaces externos
 Perfil de William Seiling en Sports-reference.com  (en inglés)
Perfil de William Seiling en Databaseolympics.com (en inglés)

Medallistas olímpicos de plata de San Luis 1904
Medallistas olímpicos de plata de Estados Unidos
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I've been to Africa a few times but for some reason I have never been on a real African safari. Recently I have been hearing and reading a lot about safaris though and that really makes me want to go on one myself!
There's nothing quite like the Great Migration. Every year, millions of zebra, wildebeest and other antelope gather up their young to migrate across the plains of East Africa. They move from Tanzania's Serengeti National Park to Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve, in search of better grazing.
Some of the best safari opportunities in the world are found here, across a landscape made up of volcanic grasslands and vast plains interrupted by rocky outcrops, rivers, and forests.
Generally speaking, this migration is a year-round process that never stops; they move from south to north and back again, in a never ending loop. However, it's more so what they are doing at a specific point that is where the interest is drawn from.
River crossings are especially dangerous and spectacular to witness. Herds gather in their thousands to forge the waters of the Grumeti River in Tanzania and the Mara River in Kenya – both with strong currents and lurking crocodiles. Crocodile kills and hordes of panicked animals mean that the crossings are not for the faint-hearted; however, they undoubtedly offer some of Africa's most dramatic wildlife encounters.
These migrating herds also attract some of the continent's most renowned predators, ensuring that if travelers are following the Great Migration, big cats, crocodiles, and hyenas will never be too far behind.
The Great Migration is by far the greatest mass movement of land mammals on the entire globe and has been listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience for sure!
Where & when to go to watch the Great Migration?
The Great Migration generally moves in a clockwise motion through the Serengeti Plains in Tanzania and the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya, and then back again forming one big circle.
The exact timing and route of the migration changes from year to year and is entirely dependent on the rains.
The heards head towards Kenya's Maasai Mara Reserve in June or July. This is where most people witness the sight of thousands of animals galloping across the plains and crossing the notoriously, crocodile-infested Mara River.
In Tanzania, there are two different areas and times of year to best witness a specific part of the migration. In the Southern Serengeti it is February and March. The animals are grazing and can be seen in their immense numbers. And, this is also when the animals are dropping their young. In contrast, river crossings are best seen between July and September in the northern Serengeti.
The Big 5 are a group of mammals which are endemic to Africa, and are said to be the hardest to hunt on foot. Whilst you won't be doing this, it's still fun to try and spot them. They are the lion, cheetah, cape buffalo, elephant and rhino. The latter unfortunately may be the hardest to find due to its decline in numbers.
Spotting the big five is the ultimate goal for many travelers. I would personally recommend not to expect to spot all five, since many travelers haven't seen them all, and then at least you will be surprised if and when you do see them all.
Plus, there are so many other animals worth spotting! I personally can't wait to see some giraffe or a hippo!
Green season is low season, but it has its perks!
Green season is so called because of the amount of foliage that rises out of the dust and mud due to the increased rainfall. It turns the dry Savannah into lush rolling grasslands.
This sudden abundance of food means that it's the perfect time for animals such as antelope to breed – meaning that, further up the food chain, lions and cheetahs have got the perfect meal waiting for them.
It is worth venturing around Botswana on safari during the Green Season to see just how much impact a bit of green can have on both the landscape and life of the animals living there. Not only is it good for the animals that are on the ground, but the amount of wildlife that appears up in the air increases as well. Particularly you need to look out for butterflies and birds that start to appear – the birds naturally start to come out of their habitat to hunt for insects that starts to fly about due to the fauna that's appearing. It's one big circle!
For photographers, the Green Season boasts the best light of the year. The rain-washed air is crisp and clear, making colors pop, and the cloud-stacked sunsets look incredible. There is plenty of wildlife action to capture; from the babies taking their first steps to the dramatic life-and-death scenes of predator and prey interactions.
Best of all, it's the time of year when you might actually have the wilderness all to yourself! Because it's low season, there are few visitors, even in premium destinations.
If you haven't been on an Safari yet I hope this has inspired you to add it to your bucket list! And if you need even more travel inspiration, including unique African destinations, check out my article The ULTIMATE Bucket List: 14 Once in a Lifetime Destinations.


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