The Spider Who Saved Christmas

By Raymond Arroyo, Randy Gallegos (Illustrator)

A spider's web hides the Holy Family from danger, revealing the origin of Christmas tinsel.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a cave on the way to Egypt, Nephila, a brave spider, faces a choice: risk her family's safety or help the Holy Family escape Herod's soldiers. Her decision weaves a tale of courage and hope, unveiling the true origin of Christmas tinsel. As danger looms, can Nephila's delicate web protect Mary, Joseph, and Jesus? Discover how a small creature's light shines in the darkest of times, forever changing the way we see the twinkling tinsel on our trees.

From the publisher

The Spider Who Saved Christmas tells the tale of what happened to the Holy Family on their way to Egypt after receiving the message of the angel. When Joseph, Mary, and Jesus are in danger of being discovered and harmed by Herod’s murderous soldiers, a cave-dwelling spider named Nephila risks her and her children’s safety to help her hallowed visitors. Majestically illustrated by artist Randy Gallegos, EWTN host Raymond Arroyoï¿1/2ï¿1/2ï¿1/2s moving story sheds new light on a family of Golden Silk Orb Weavers, whose silk is considered the most precious of all and is displayed at Christmastime in the sparkling tinsel that glints from evergreen trees the world over. After reading this book, you’ll always remember Nephila in the twinkling tinsel. Though small and feared, she met divinity and reflected His light as only she could.

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