In this delightful story for ages 5 and up, a little boy named Sam goes looking for "Merry Christmas" which seems to be lost during the holiday season presumably so as not to give offense. He hears "holiday and winter" but does not often hear "Merry Christmas". Throughout his journey he finds that Christmas can be found everywhere as the message of GodÆs love and the story of JesusÆ birth are still found in symbols and traditions in even our modern society. What Happened to Merry Christmas is a hardcover book with a paper jacket and has 32 beautifully illustrated pages. After reading the story, What Happened to Merry Christmas also includes holiday activities for the child and family to participate in together such as making an Advent wreath, making holiday cards or relating the gifts the child has under the tree to the gifts brought by the three Wise Men. What Happened to Merry Christmas makes the child aware of the true meaning of the season which can be found all around the child and also gives the family a way to participate more fully in the traditions of the season.