Celebrate the power of giving while sharing the story of the young boy who became the legendary Santa Claus.
A portion of the proceeds fromΒ some onlineΒ purchases of the novel βKris: The Legend Begins,β authored by former ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ professor J.J. Ruscella, will be donated to the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Alumni Association.
Additional profits will benefit charities that assist orphaned and disadvantaged children.
The novel tells the tale of Kris Kringle, a boy from 16th-century Norway who is the origin of Santa and other gift-giving legends. The story follows him through a difficult early life and shares his search for redemption. Ultimately, Kris became Santa Claus, an inspiring man of joy who has become a timeless international icon.
Ruscella, who was an assistant professor in the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Theatre Department, also presented his version of the legend of Santa during a reading of his book at the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center earlier this month.
To purchase a book with a portion of the proceeds going to the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Alumni Association,Β go toΒ Β and useΒ the code SANTAΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½.