"The Christmas Lantern": "When hope shines brightest, Christmas magic returns to light the way."

By John A Kuykendall

Every Christmas Eve in the mountain town of Ashford, Colorado, families light lanterns in their windows to guide Santa's sleigh. This year, the Kuykendall family is struggling: John Kuykendall recently lost his job, Heather Kuykendall is working extra shifts, and their kids-Emma and Ben-fear Christmas won't come at all.

When the children discover an old, dusty lantern in their attic, they decide to polish it and place it in the window, hoping it will bring a little magic back. That night, the lantern begins to glow brighter than any star in the sky, drawing the attention of not just Santa but a host of forgotten Christmas spirits-kindly helpers who once traveled with St. Nicholas.

With their guidance, Emma and Ben set out on a snowy adventure through enchanted forests, across frozen rivers, and into the heart of Christmas magic. Along the way, they learn the true meaning of the lantern: it shines brightest when fueled by hope, kindness, and family love.

By dawn, the Kuykendall family discovers that their lantern didn't just bring gifts to their home-it rekindled the spirit of Christmas for the entire town of Ashford.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQP6PMT9
• ISBN13: 9798264754418
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"