Reading and Viewing Assignments Reading and Viewing Assignments Before the start

Reading and Viewing Assignments
Reading and Viewing Assignments
Before the start of this session, please read:
Reading:
Forbes, B. D. (2007). Christmas: A candid history.
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Church, F. P. (1897). Yes, Virginia. There is a Santa Claus. http://beebo.org/smackerels/yes-virginia.html
Moore, C. C. (1823). A visit from St. Nicholas. http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/171924
Viewing:
Film: Miracle on 34th Street (1947 or 1994)
PowerPoint:
– Alternative Formats
Christmas: A Candid History – Chp4&5
Session 3: Paper
Based upon your readings about Santa’s origins, write a one- to two-page essay in which you discuss the merits of Santa as well as the detrimental effects on a truly Christian celebration of Christmas. Your paper needs to be written in Word and formatted according to APA standards. Be sure to incorporate at a minimum evidence from your reading assignments.