Christmas in Idaho - Why this Book?
Ray Downing, who is known internationally as the artist who brought Jesus to life for millions on the History Channel Easter special “The Real Face of Jesus?”, has now turned his attention to the Christmas holiday.
Below Ray outlines the reasons why he needed to create this Christmas book and why we need to experience it.
💠 Because it’s time for a new Christmas story that revives the sights and sounds and wonder of the season.
💠 Because Christmas is becoming less Christmassy with each passing year.
💠 Because Jesus needs to be back at the center of the celebration.
💠 Because the coming of Jesus is an event of cosmic importance.
💠 Because we all need to press the reset button on Christmas.
💠 Because Ray feels there is no better way to apply his talents as an illustrator and author.
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Read about how the book Christmas in Idaho came to be, in the author’s own words.
“This book is one of those beautiful and lavish treasures and it’s not aimed specifically at young children. I’d say this is more of a family discussion book. Or a family treasure book. A Christmas tradition book you can discuss with your family and enjoy year after year.”
“I bought the book because I love my Idaho home. I found so much more.”
Christmas in Idaho, a book by Ray Downing. “The book combines a sense of magic and spirituality with a fantastical Christmas adventure like no other.” Book review by Ethan Hunt, Idaho Falls Magazine, December 2022.
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Human Relations Indie Book Award winner.
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Christian Indie Book Awards winner.
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Christian Indie Book Awards finalist.
Ray Downing’s beautiful and inspirational book Christmas in Idaho has won prestigious awards in several categories.
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing is First Runner Up in the Short Story category in the prestigious Hoffer Book Awards.
Ray Downing’s book Christmas in Idaho took first prize in three categories: Audiobook, Gift Book and Specialty Book.
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Christian Indie Book Awards finalist.
Embossing is an effect created by raising images or texts against the background.
Stochastic printing preserves the photographic appearance and the smooth color transitions even under a loupe.
…he became the main character in this Christmas adventure of awakening, hope, loss and survival.