Download or read book Christmas Stories for Children written by Charles Dickens and published by Cranberry Classics. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is a magical time when we all remember the wonder of the world in the imagination of the child. Revisit timeless favorites in Classic Christmas Stories for Children. Short stories from Hans Christian Andersen, Margery Williams Blanco, Susan Coolidge, Francois Copper, W.H. Corning, Charles Dickens, Ruth Sawyer Durand, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Ruth Lamb, F.E. Mann, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Clement C. Moore, Beatrix Potter, Katherine Pyle

Download or read book Christmas Stories from the South s Best Writers written by Charline R. McCord and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-10 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short stories by Olympia Vernon, Robert Olen Butler, Mary Ward Brown, and more that look at Christmas from unexpected angles. While Christmas stories are traditionally sweet, not every holiday memory generates a feeling of ease, merriment, and plenty. In the capable hands of twelve of the best writers in the South, Christmas is a season not only of traditions and family, but of sacrifice and endurance, loneliness and faith. The stories in this anthology embrace the rich and varied aspects of the Christmas season, upholding family, forgiveness, and love as virtues of redemption. A divorcee finds strength in an artifact from her childhood in “Queen Elizabeth Running Free,” while an elderly couple struggles to find comfort in “The Cold Giraffe.” From Elizabeth Spencer’s “Carrollton Christmas in Olden Days,” recalling warm family memories of a particularly cold holiday, to Mark Richard’s “The Birds for Christmas,” wherein a bleak and difficult Christmas is endured by two boys in an orphanage, the stories in this anthology exemplify the best that Southern fiction has to offer.

Download or read book Godwink Christmas Stories written by SQuire Rushnell and published by Howard Books. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author SQuire Rushnell and his wife Louise DuArt share 21 brand-new and 9 classic true-life stories of extraordinary “Godwinks” at Christmastime, proving that what some thought was “coincidence” wasn't coincidence at all, but a supernatural “hotline” from God. Think back to when you were a kid and someone you loved gave you a little wink across the dining room table, like Mom or Dad or Grandma. You didn't say, “What do you mean by that?” You knew. It meant: “Hey kid, I'm proud of you.” That's what a Godwink is: a message of reassurance from above, directly to you, out of seven billion people on the planet, saying “Hey kid...I have you on my mind right now. I love you. You’re never alone.” A Godwink can be an unexpected connection to someone you love, a mysterious pathway to a life-changing opportunity, unanticipated income out of the blue, or an answered prayer that makes you say “wow”! Godwinks let you know that God is always extending you a tangible connection to Him, like a firm handrail on dark, wobbly stairs. Now, just in time for the holiday season, comes Godwinks Christmas Stories, a collection of astonishing true-life stories centered around Christmas that demonstrate how God has shown Himself in the lives of others. He’ll do the same for you. Husband and wife authors SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt remind you that Godwinks are like wondrous gifts left on your doorstep. Their aim with this book is to help you open the door and open your gifts of hope and encouragement.

Download or read book Miracle and Other Christmas Stories written by Connie Willis and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2009-11-04 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The winner of multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, Connie Willis capture the timeless essence of generosity and goodwill in this magical collection if Christmas stories. These eight tales-two of which have never before been published-boldly reimagine the stories of Christmas while celebrating the power of love and compassion. This enchanting treasury includes: "Miracle," in which a young woman's carefully devised plans to find romance go awry when her guardian angel shows her the true meaning of love "In Coppelius's Toyshop," where a jaded narcissist finds himself trapped in a crowded toy store at Christmastime "Epiphany," in which three modern-day wisemen embark on a quest unlike any they've ever experienced "Inn," where a choir singer gives shelter to a homeless man and his pregnant wife-only to learn later that there's much more to the couple than meets the eye And more

Download or read book My Favorite Christmas written by Thomas Nelson and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2008-04-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will look back with fondness to their own favorite moments surrounding the Christmas season as they catch a glimpse into the humorous, lighthearted, and spiritually poignant memories of some of their favorite Christian personalities from all walks of life, including actors, athletes, musicians, politicians, and authors. The stories and anecdotes from contributors like Steven Curtis Chapman, Jimmy Carter, Natalie Grant, Jerry Jenkins, Nicole C. Mullen, Luis Palau, Kurt Warner and many others—will be a Yule time pleasure for readers. Amidst the rush and hustle of the season, My Favorite Christmas inspires us with down-to-earth and heavenly heartwarming stories from favorite celebrities—and helps us reflect on our own cherished holiday moments.

Download or read book Best Christmas Stories Carols and Poems written by О. Генри and published by Litres. This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: В этом сборнике – трогательные или забавные рождественские рассказы О. Генри, Джерома К. Джерома, Стивена Ликока, Саки, берущие за душу сказки Оскара Уайльда. Тексты популярных рождественских гимнов и стихотворений создадут праздничное настроение и наполнят истинным духом Рождества. Все тексты даны в оригинале и дополнены черно-белыми и цветными иллюстрациями. Книга оформлена в стиле иллюстрированных изданий XIX века.

Download or read book Twelve Classic Christmas Stories written by Timothy Larsen and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A feast of great literature—12 Classic Christmas Stories all in one volume! Celebrate this magical season with some of the greatest literary figures in history. The wisdom and warmth of Christmas are wrapped in the stories of beloved and gifted authors such as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, G. K. Chesterton, Willa Cather, Conan Doyle, Washington Irving, George MacDonald, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anthony Trollope, and other classic storytellers. Not only will you be immersed in the Christmas spirit, but you will draw from the insight of historian Dr. Timothy Larsen who introduces each tale, sharing with readers the history, background, and inspiration behind the literature. This collection invites us to contemplate and savor all that is good and true about God’s redemptive story and our call to be Christ-like. The stories call us to generosity, reconciliation, and sacrifice. They encourage us to live with joy and gratitude. Hope and wonder abound as gather your family around the fire and read aloud the Twelve Classic Christmas Stories. Increasing our love for great tales and for Christmas, this beautiful hardcover book is the perfect gift.

Download or read book Christmas Stories written by John Walsh and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-08-31 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My children are grown and have their own Christmas celebrations with their families-each with their own traditions. When my wife and I have the occasion of being a part of one of these, usually in the afternoon someone will say, "Grandpa, will you tell us a Christmas story?" That describes this book. I'm going to tell you a story-maybe one you can share at your gathering. Ah, but I've enlisted the help of other storytellers, each with their own Christmas story. Some of these are actual memories from their childhood; some are original stories they have crafted to tell at Christmas gatherings. Some of the stories are Bible stories that are simply told right from Scripture, others are embellished Bible stories. Make us a part of your Christmas tradition. Gather 'round and let "Grandpa tell you a Christmas story."

Download or read book Christmas Stories For Kids written by Denny Phillips and published by Denny Phillips. This book was released on 2024-11-13 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for a magical holiday season with Christmas Stories For Kids! This delightful collection of 25 short stories is perfect for children aged 4-10 and is designed to bring the spirit of Christmas to life. Each story is filled with joy, wonder, and important life lessons, making it ideal for bedtime storytime or cozy read-aloud moments with the whole family. Join beloved characters and embark on heartwarming adventures with stories such as: The Christmas Wish The Lost Reindeer The Christmas Cookie Mystery The Talking Christmas Tree Santa’s Snowy Rescue The Magic Snow Globe The Christmas Bell That Could Each story in this enchanting book celebrates the true essence of Christmas—love, generosity, friendship, and fun—while captivating young imaginations and nurturing holiday excitement. From thrilling escapades to tender moments, Christmas Stories For Kids will become a cherished tradition, enjoyed year after year. Perfect for children eager for holiday magic, this book will light up their hearts and make every night leading up to Christmas even more special. Create new memories and share the joy of the season with Christmas Stories For Kids!

Download or read book Christmas Tales and Stories written by Tony Hamilton-Irving and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is when we understand that the spirit of Christmas is a beautiful gift, that we embrace everything that Christmas is meant to be. I remember fondly the Christmas’ of my childhood. We often heard the stories of mum and dad’s Christmas’ spent growing up in Scotland. These recollections and much more inspired this collection of Christmas Tales and Stories I have written. In every story a “Christmas miracle moment,” a moment where the main character discovers more about the magic of Christmas; or they discover a level of self-understanding previously unattainable. • The conversation that Lucy and Jacob share in their Christmas story always brings me to tears. • Abigail Strand waiting for word on her husband missing in action, beyond despair on Christmas Eve, a story that really tugs at the heart strings. • The story of Cailin and her fifth Christmas with the Thompson family; if you have ever wondered how love can change a life, just read Cailin’s Christmas story. • Shep, telling his Christmas story from the beloved dog's perspective. Christmas Tales and Stories offers the reader a timeless collection that can be revisited for many Christmas’ to come. You may just find one or more Christmas stories in this collection that fills your heart; that becomes a new part of your Christmas tradition.

Download or read book Christmas Plus Delightful Short Christmas Stories and Full Length Tales of a Special Ferris Wheel and a Dynamic Doll written by Shirley A. Franklin and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Delightful short Christmas stories and full-length tales of a special ferris wheel and a dynamic doll."

Download or read book The Christmas Collection written by Donna VanLiere and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times best selling author Donna VanLiere, three of her inspirational holiday novels that have become beloved modern day classics. The Christmas Shoes Robert is a successful attorney who has everything in life-and nothing at all. Eight year old Nathan has a beloved mother, Maggie, whom he is losing to cancer. A chance meeting on Christmas Even brings Robert and Nathan together, and in this one encounter, their lives are forever altered as Robert learns an important lesson: sometimes the smallest things can make all the difference. The Christmas Blessing Now a medical student in his third year, Nathan realizes there are still things to be learned about faith, blessings, and sacrifice. Lessons he will learn from Meghan Sullivan-a young woman born with a hole in her heart that has not kept her from becoming a champion runner. And lessons learned from a young boy named Charlie, who teaches how to live a life of true courage. Together, they will help guide Nathan through the darkest period in his life. The Christmas Hope Patricia and Mark Addison have long given up the hope of having a meaningful Christmas. But this year, Patricia's job as a social worker will lead her to a very special five-year-old. Through the presence of Emily in their house, and her penetrating questions about heaven, the Addisons learn that there is no sorrow so great that faith cannot help you find your way through. And Christmas will once more be a time of joy in their home.

Download or read book American Christmas Stories written by Connie Willis and published by Library of America. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ** A New York Times New and Noteworthy Book ** Library of America and Connie Willis present 150 years of diverse, ingenious, and uniquely American Christmas stories Christmas took on its modern cast in America, and over the last 150 years the most magical time of the year has inspired scores of astonishingly diverse and ingenious stories. Library of America joins with acclaimed author Connie Willis to present a unparalleled collection of American stories about Christmas, literary gems that showcase how the holiday became one of the signature aspects of our culture. Spanning from the origins of the American tradition of holiday storytelling in the wake of the Civil War to today, this is the biggest and best anthology of American Christmas stories ever assembled. From ghost stories to the genres of crime, science fiction, fantasy, westerns, humor, and horror, stories of Christmas morning, gifts, wise men, nativities, family, commercialism, and dinners from New York to Texas to outer space, this anthology reveals the evolution of Christmas in America--as well as the surprising ways in which it has remained the same.

Download or read book Archie s Favorite Christmas Comics written by Archie Superstars and published by Archie Comic Publications. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here come the holidays, and Archie and his friends make the greatest gift of all! Packed with over 400 pages of classic Christmas tales, this festive collection is sure to get you in the spirit! The ARCHIE’S FAVORITE COMICS series gathers some of the most beloved comic book stories ever for fans of all ages! Filled with warmth and laughter, ARCHIE’S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS COMICS collects the most fun, humorous and heartwarming holiday tales from the past seven decades. Laugh at the antics of Riverdale’s teens as they seek the perfect Christmas tree, go on a sleigh ride, help those less fortunate, give one another cherished holiday gifts and more as they enjoy the magic of the season!

Download or read book Christmas Tales written by and published by Frank D. Richardson. This book was released on with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 25 Days 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever written by Ace Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas should be the most anticipated day of the year. Instead, we dread the shopping, baking, spending, and stress. Bestselling author Collins wants to help readers rediscover the joy and peace of the holiday season.

Download or read book The Best Christmas Ever written by Brian W. Kelly and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2022-09-28 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a young boy with a 26" bike, who had a burning desire to have a train set to go around the family Christmas tree each year. This story is true. It takes the reader on a journey using a 26" 1950's style homemade bicycle starting from when the boy was five years old and it ends when he is nine. Either a miracle happens or the Christmas Spirit or Santa or all three bring forth one of the happiest and most amazing moments that any child can experience in a lifetime. Not all stories, even Christmas end well. This incredible story will not disappoint any reader once you mount the 26" bike right next to the young boy as he goes through the preparations and the work efforts and adventures within this story. The ending is outstanding. If it were not true, it would still make a great Christmas Story. Since it is true, it makes it even more special, especially for me. I am the boy in the story. Thank you for reading it. It melts my heart whenever I think about it.