THE VERY FIRST CHRISTMAS STOCKING and The Gifts of the Seven Coins is a new and creative holiday story whose roots are nestled sweetly in tradition. Author Terry Paul LaFargue captures the warmth of the original Christmas story with a modern twist the entire family can enjoy. The story opens when two young angels, Gabriel and Gabriella, on a very special mission, fly down from the heavens on a shooting star, crash landing into a shepherd's meadow. Upon arrival, the angels meet a shepherd's family and tell them the good news of a child to be born in the town of Bethlehem. Gabe and Gabriella give each member of the family a blank coin that is to be given as a gift to the newborn child. As they begin their journey, following the Bethlehem star, they discover that the coins are no longer blank. Each of the seven coins has a different gift written on it representing what is within each person's heart. The gifts of truth, forgiveness and love are just some of the labels on the seven coins. When they finally reach Bethlehem, the family meets Mary and Joseph, the parents of Jesus. Each family member proceeds to give a coin to Mary, who then places them in the stocking with care. It was the very first Christmas stocking given as a gift to the baby Jesus. Both families and the angels form a bond of friendship and love that exemplifies the Christmas spirit. In the end, all family members are given their own coins to keep with them throughout the year to guide and remind them of what matters most-friendship, family and Peace and Goodwill to all. The 100 beautiful illustrations and imaginative descriptions take the reader on a spectacular Christmas journey. This beautifully designed Second Edition Christmas Family Keepsake book is a wonderful addition to your family's classic holiday collection that will be enjoyed for generations to come.