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Marcia Francis Przeslawski’s book, “The Gifts of Christmas,” was among the books featured in the December 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review (NYTBR) magazine.
Marcia Francis Przeslawski is excited to announce that she published her first children’s book “The Gifts of Christmas” now available for purchase. Marcia’s daughters inspired her to write and illustrate “The Gifts of Christmas” as a way to connect the gifts Santa gives at Christmas to God’s gift of Jesus to the world and Jesus’s gift of salvation to all who believe in him.
Marcia is an experienced business attorney and advocate. She is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Indiana. Marcia’s law practice focuses primarily on transactional law and civil litigation. She advises clients on transactional matters including contract creation, review, and negotiation, real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, donations, corporate governance, municipal governance, policy formation, and various compliance matters. Additionally, she prosecutes and defends individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and not-for-profit corporations in a variety of commercial and employment disputes including partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, member disputes, and contract disputes.
Know more about Marcia and her books by visiting her website at https://marciafrancisprzeslawskibooks.com/
“The Gifts of Christmas” by Marcia Francis Przeslawski is a children’s book designed for parents who are having a hard time explaining to their children the connection between Santa placing gifts under the Christmas tree and the family’s celebration of Jesus’s birthday on Christmas day.
If you’re seeking a touching Christmas tale that seamlessly blends the enchantment of Santa with the deeper significance of the holiday, “The Gifts of Christmas” is an ideal choice! Drawing from the author’s personal family experiences and her wish to show her daughters how Santa’s gifts link to celebrating Jesus’s birth, Marcia weaves a tender, affectionate story that unites these beloved customs. The delightful artwork, drawn from her life in Northwest Indiana with her husband, twin daughters, and their pets, brings a warm, intimate feel that both children and parents will cherish.
“The Gifts of Christmas” by Marcia Francis Przeslawski serves as an excellent resource for parents aiming to introduce the spiritual essence of Christmas in a relaxed and happy manner. It’s suitable not only for kids but also for adults puzzled by Santa’s role in the festivities. Marcia’s uplifting theme is straightforward: as we delight in exchanging presents, we’re really honoring God’s ultimate heavenly gifts to humanity. Santa’s offerings symbolize Jesus’s love and the precious gift of salvation, turning this book into a valuable part of any family’s holiday customs. It’s a gentle nudge that Christmas extends beyond the wrapped packages—it’s about the enduring love and mercy that envelop us throughout the year.