The title story, "Christmas Every Day," is one of the most famous stories in the collection. It tells the humorous tale of a little girl who wishes for Christmas to come every day, only to realize the consequences of her wish when it leads to chaos and exhaustion.The other stories in the collection cover a range of themes and settings, reflecting Howells' versatility as a writer. They often explore aspects of American life and society, with a keen eye for detail and nuance.William Dean How...

The festive traditions that sprang up in Victorian times are often attributed in part to the Christmas stories of Charles Dickens and their evocative depictions of nineteenth-century life. This collection brings together five of Dickens' best-known Christmas stories: the universally loved 'A Christmas Carol', as well as 'The Chimes', 'The Cricket on the Hearth', 'The Battle of Life', and 'The Haunted Man'.

Charles John Huffam Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.

At the sound of footsteps along the hall Miss Terry looked up from the letter which she was reading for the sixth time. "Of course I would not see him," she said, pursing her lips into a hard line. "Certainly not!" A bump on the library door, as from an opposing knee, did duty for a knock. "Bring the box in here, Norah," said Miss Terry, holding open the door for her servant, who was gasping under the weight of a packing-case. "Set it down on the rug by the fire-place. I am going to look i...

This book is written with love based on a true story. Becky Kelley took her nephew to see Santa and he asked, Wheres the line to see Jesus? It is our hope that this book brings a great message into your hearts and homes about the true meaning of Christmas. May you all be blessed by the innocence of children and enjoy the view of the world through their eyes. About the Author: Judith L. Sawyer is a Catholic, born and raised, and has a psychology degree specializing in Marriage and Family. H...

Christmas is the most famous holiday of the year, and the word itself evokes images of Santa Claus, reindeer, snow, Christmas trees, egg nog and more. At the same time, it represents Christianity's most important event, the birth of the baby Jesus. Instantly, well known Christmas carols ring in your ears, pictures of the Nativity Scene become ubiquitous, or maybe you even picture nutcrackers or Scrooge and Tiny Tim.

"Twas the Night before Christmas," originally titled "A Visit from Saint Nicholas," is among the most influential holiday poems in the English-speaking world. Written in lively anapestic meter, it transforms domestic Christmas Eve into a scene of wonder, intimacy, and comic grace. Its vivid imagery—stockings, reindeer, a miniature sleigh, and the benevolent, pipe-smoking Saint Nicholas—helped codify the modern literary and visual imagination of Santa Claus. In an illustrated edition, the p...

Christmas is a time for celebration, for families, and especially for the giving of gifts, and there can be no greater gift than to share ones home. Kindness brings its own rewards, and sometimes more, as the family in No Room discovers when a stray cat appears on their doorstep one snowy Christmas Eve. The oldest boy wants to take the cat in, but there is a problem. We havent got room, Father said, for another. We already have seven pets, and your brother. Just before bedtime, the childr...

Little kids want to know who Santa is so this book will serve as an excellent introduction. With the help of this book, you will be humanizing a special character that brings so much merriment during the Christmas season. Read this book to add to your child’s knowledge and to encourage reading skills, too. So go ahead and grab a copy now!

The book features two little girls, a dog, and a donkey, plus Santa Claus and his "talking reindeer." Mikea lived in the desolate North Land. She had no friends, so she wrote a letter to Santa Claus, asking Santa, instead of toys, to bring her a little girl to play with for one evening. Sydney Hayes had befriended Santa the previous year when he fell off the Hayess roof. Mrs. Claus thought that Sydney would be the perfect friend for Mikea. Santa and the reindeer decided to bring Sydney to ...

This is a warm and fun holiday picture book that tells the story of how a lovable, young donkey, named Dominick, helps Santa to save Christmas.

“At that moment, Brother Francis laid a figure of baby Jesus in the manger bed.”Where did the tradition of displaying a manger scene come from? Find out in Saint Francis and the Nativity, an engaging story that weaves together the history of the first nativity with the fictional story of Mario, a young shepherd boy, who helps Saint Francis of Assisi find a way to visually display the true meaning of Christmas.Children will love the beautiful illustrations and the suggested family activitie...