In 1823, the Troy Sentinel published "A Night Before Christmas" giving America its first glimpse at Jolly Ole St. Nick. Almost one-hundred and fifty years later, James Henry has magically re-imagined Santa Claus to match today's multicultural world in these two soon-to-be family favorite.
The audio-book narrated by actor, playwright, producer John "Rusty" Proctor. John warmly tells the story of Darryl Blueberry, a down-and-out dad who tries to win the affection of his family by commercializing Kwanzaa, but only maintains unity after embracing the Seven Principles (Ngoza Saba).
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KWANZAA KLAUS
A warmhearted family-oriented multicultural novel about a down-and-out dad who strives to win the affection of his family by commercializing Kwanzaa, but only maintains unity after embracing the Seven Principles (Ngoza Saba).
It’s Christmas Eve in Compton and down-and-out dad, Darryl Blueberry swipes a bag of toys from a Santa to give to his son. Unfortunately, Darryl just robbed the real Santa Claus!
Unable to finish his Christmas deliveries, Ole Saint Nick pursues this holiday hood then prescribes a compromising cure for this Yuletide dilemma: Darryl must finish Santa’s missed L.A. area rounds -- and do so during the Festival of Kwanzaa.
Discovering the reality of Santa, and then receiving the tools of success to complete such a magical task might be a humbling assignment for most -- but not for Darryl Blueberry.
Instead, Darryl looks at this new challenge as an edge on his competition with his ex-wife’s boyfriend, Duane, an elementary school principal.
To regain the approval of his son and win back the love and loyalty of his ex-wife, Darryl redefines Kwanzaa then modifies his appointed task by turning Kwanzaa into a commercial celebration.
Soon, this plan backfires...
Commercialization not only destroys the spirit of Kwanzaa, but it corrupts his relationship with his son and ex-wife, Monica, as well! As life spins beyond his control, Darryl has a change of heart, then spends the last night of Kwanzaa trying to right the wrong he has created.
With the help of a renegade reindeer and four off-the-wall elves, Darryl makes one last ditch effort to save the day....
A warmhearted family-oriented multicultural novel about a down-and-out dad who strives to win the affection of his family by commercializing Kwanzaa, but only maintains unity after embracing the Seven Principles (Ngoza Saba).
It’s Christmas Eve in Compton and down-and-out dad, Darryl Blueberry swipes a bag of toys from a Santa to give to his son. Unfortunately, Darryl just robbed the real Santa Claus!
Unable to finish his Christmas deliveries, Ole Saint Nick pursues this holiday hood then prescribes a compromising cure for this Yuletide dilemma: Darryl must finish Santa’s missed L.A. area rounds -- and do so during the Festival of Kwanzaa.
Discovering the reality of Santa, and then receiving the tools of success to complete such a magical task might be a humbling assignment for most -- but not for Darryl Blueberry.
Instead, Darryl looks at this new challenge as an edge on his competition with his ex-wife’s boyfriend, Duane, an elementary school principal.
To regain the approval of his son and win back the love and loyalty of his ex-wife, Darryl redefines Kwanzaa then modifies his appointed task by turning Kwanzaa into a commercial celebration.
Soon, this plan backfires...
Commercialization not only destroys the spirit of Kwanzaa, but it corrupts his relationship with his son and ex-wife, Monica, as well! As life spins beyond his control, Darryl has a change of heart, then spends the last night of Kwanzaa trying to right the wrong he has created.
With the help of a renegade reindeer and four off-the-wall elves, Darryl makes one last ditch effort to save the day....
KLAUS The Gift-giver to ALL!
An illustrated Children's Book
As a father and child explore the origin of Santa Claus, they begin to unravel the saintly legend of Nicholas, the international Yuletide gift-giver. Soon, a well-guarded secret about the kindhearted figure is revealed: Nicholas' appearance changes as he completes his nightly deliveries, depending on the region of the world he appears and reappears! It also doesn’t matter if your family doesn’t celebrate Christmas; or if your family, like so many, celebrates more than one holiday during the season. As long as one holds the spirit-of-giving in one’s heart, be it during Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, there's a Klaus for you, earning him the title: THE GIFT-GIVER TO ALL!
An illustrated Children's Book
As a father and child explore the origin of Santa Claus, they begin to unravel the saintly legend of Nicholas, the international Yuletide gift-giver. Soon, a well-guarded secret about the kindhearted figure is revealed: Nicholas' appearance changes as he completes his nightly deliveries, depending on the region of the world he appears and reappears! It also doesn’t matter if your family doesn’t celebrate Christmas; or if your family, like so many, celebrates more than one holiday during the season. As long as one holds the spirit-of-giving in one’s heart, be it during Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, there's a Klaus for you, earning him the title: THE GIFT-GIVER TO ALL!
OUR SANTA
Magically recreated and original, Saint Nick appears and reappears in many forms as he unknowingly morphs from to Kris Kringle to “Sheng Dan Lau Ren” to “Papa Noël” and back again, depending of who’s in the “Hood”.