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Jul 27, 2019 · But we’ve recently turned our thoughts towards Christmas literature for a whole host of reasons, so thought we’d offer ten of the greatest short stories about Christmas. These are stories set around Christmas time, or during the Christmas holidays, which reflect the jubilation as well as the turmoil of that season.
- The Anonymous Secret Santa Who Fills Strangers’ Pockets with $100 Bills
- The Christmas Tree Angel from Michigan
- The College Student Who Found Her ‘Home Away from Home’ For Christmas
- The Airline That Made Holiday Dreams Come True
- The Little Girl Who Signed Her School Holiday Concert For Her Deaf Parents
- When Beyonce Surprised Walmart Shoppers with Their Gifts
- The Homeless Man with Terminal Cancer Who Gave Everything He Had
It’s like finding a dollar in a coat you haven’t touched since last winter — but better. An anonymous, wealthy businessman from Kansas City has been lifting the holiday spirit of strangers for the past 12 years by handing out extra cash to those “who look as though they could use a little boost”. With the help of a dozen local police officers, he h...
When Michigan resident Chad Rose just happened to have an extra Christmas tree that was used on his business’s parade float, he did what any decent person would do: he posted on Craigslist to give it away for free. For some, a tree is an annual necessity and integral part of the holidays, but for many it’s an expense that needs to be saved for dail...
While all her classmates were eagerly making plans with family and friends for their trips back home for the holidays, Jackie Turner, a junior at William Jessup University near Sacramento, was worried she would be the only student left on campus for Christmas. “This time of year is hard,” Jackie said. “Everyone is talking about their cousins, their...
Canadian airline WestJet delivered holiday cheer for 250 passengers on a flight to Calgary. The airline placed a digital Santa Claus at an airport, and asked passengers what they wanted for Christmas. While everyone was in the air, 175 WestJet workers sprinted to nearby stores and bought everything they asked ‘WestJet Santa’ for — from pairs of soc...
Five-year-old Claire Koch used sign language during her kindergarten Christmas concert to make sure her deaf parents wouldn’t miss out on the holiday cheer. With her fingers and true Christmas spirit, Claire signed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, and more—and totally stole the show. image by kate lesueur
While en route to a concert in Boston, Queen B made a pitstop at a Massachusetts Walmart to make Christmas that much brighter for a bunch of shoppers. The Grammy-award winning singer gave out gift cards to each shopper in the store, totaling roughly $37,500 total in gifts for their friends and families. image by kristen kilpatrick
A homeless man in Colorado used what little he had to give a selfless gift during a toy drive at a local Walmart. Glen McCarthy walked to Walmart to get a cup of coffee, and was instantly touched by the toy drive that was going on. He ended up buying a Barbie and a Hot Wheels set, but he couldn’t stop thinking about a shiny new kid’s bike he saw. “...
Oct 22, 2024 · The best Christmas short stories are short and sweet, so kids and adults can feel festive in no time. You’ll find both old-fashioned and modern tales from some of the best writers of all time. Since many are older, they are in the “public domain,” which means you can read them for free. I’ve linked some resources for you.
- A Christmas Mistake. Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations – extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending.
- “If you’re missing Baby Jesus, call 7126.” About a week before Christmas the family bought a new nativity scene. When they unpacked it they found 2 figures of the Baby Jesus.
- The Innkeeper by O.M. Keve. Yes, they came to my inn at Bethlehem, and how well I remember the couple; it seems but yesterday. He was a manly sort of a man, the kind that would cause you to look again if you saw him once; kindly and dignified, with a long beard; a strong man with quiet manner.
- Just Sing. She should never have waited so long to tackle the Christmas shopping, Kimberley Little reminded herself as she shifted her bundles from one aching arm to the other.
“Christmas Presents” is a creative short story to teach children that the true essence of Christmas is not about material gifts. Instead, Christmas is about love, peace and joy. It is Jesus Christ's natal day.This tale is a part of our Bedtime Stories collection
Read this collection of inspirational Christmas stories. They'll remind you of what the Christmas season is all about: giving, love, and cheer.
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Oct 5, 2022 · So how do I tell the familiar Christmas story to make adults experience it afresh? I’ve gathered six ways of doing precisely that. Some I have used myself, others I can say from my experience as a storyteller that I can see how they work.