From the back of the book: "Father Jean de Brebeuf (1593-1649) worked among the Huron Indians in the villages around Fort Set Marie, where Midland, Ontario now stands. During his twenty-two years there he translated many books into the Huron language. But he is best remembered for this telling of the Christmas story in the setting of the Hurons."

I love this book because it speaks the mystery of the incarnation so beautifully: that Jesus was born into a particular time and place, but his incarnation means that he is born among us, in all of our particular times and places. This book reminds me to notice and give thanks for Emmanuel: God with US -- and to notice the particular and intricate beauties of our lives -- and of other lives, not known to us. Jesus has come for ALL of us.
There is a newer version of "The Huron Carol", with a different illustrator. It also looks like a beautiful book, and I would recommend it. But this earlier one remains my favorite.
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