It's Christmas Eve in the year 722, and Kristoph, a young orphan boy, is accompanying the missionary priest, Boniface, through the German countryside on their way to the first Christmas the boy will celebrate outside the orphanage. When the pair happens upon a group of men worshiping a sacred oak and preparing to sacrifice the son of the village chieftain, Boniface's brave actions change their hearts and initiate the tradition of bringing evergreen trees into the home to shelter "loving gifts and lights of kindness". This beautiful retelling of the legend of the martyr who became the patron saint of Germany includes "A Prayer of Blessing for a Christmas Tree". Also, a FREE Discussion and Activities Guide is available at www.ClaudiaMcAdam.com.