Matthew and Mason are on vacation in Greece with their parents. While exploring the ruins at Knossos Palace on the island of Crete, they wander off and suddenly find themselves at Knossos in its prime, 4,000 years ago, when the Minoans were in power. Captured by guards, they barely escape execution and are forced to join a team of slaves who are training as bull dancers. That means they have to dance with a live bull in front of Minoan royalty. Mason is picked to be a bull leaper along with a girl named Bracche. They have to vault onto the bull's back and off again without getting gored. Will...

For Catherine, Santa Claus represents happiness, the spirit of good cheer, generosity, hope and innocence. The author feels the love of family and believing in Santa Claus are the most important aspects of the holiday season. Catherine learned from her mother that when just one person in the house believes in Santa Claus, there is Christmas joy for everyone.

This story is about her oldest child, when he was a young boy. The premise is Henry's belief in Santa Claus is tested by his friend's disbelief, but after meeting Santa Claus, Henry realizes what he knows to be true is not...