A centennial novel is likely a novel that has some connection to a centennial event or period. It could be a novel written to commemorate a hundred years since a significant event, like a centennial of a town's founding, and the story might be set during that event or influenced by it.
Centennial historical novels often have complex plots. They typically span a long period, like a hundred years, so they can cover multiple generations and historical events. This allows for a rich tapestry of characters and their development over time.
I'm not sure which specific 'Centennial' novel you're referring to. There could be many books with that title. But if we assume it's the well - known 'Centennial' by James A. Michener, he has written many other works like 'Hawaii' and 'The Source'.
I'm not entirely sure specifically which 'Centennial Media Christmas Story' you are referring to. It could be a unique Christmas story created by Centennial Media, perhaps a short film, a written narrative, or some other form of media. Without more context, it's difficult to provide detailed information.
One possible example could be if there was a centennial of a particular battle. A novelist might write a story that weaves together the experiences of the soldiers during the battle and then follows the lives of their descendants over the next hundred years. This would be a centennial novel as it's related to the centennial of that battle event. Another example could be a novel written to celebrate a hundred years of a certain movement, like the women's suffrage movement. The novel could tell the story of the key players in the movement and how it has evolved over the century.