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Nov 14, 2021 · The classic A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is the most popular Christmas story of all time. Written in 1843, it has been read by generations of adults and children, and it has been adapted many times for plays, movies, and TV, making it the most beloved story to read each holiday season.
Jul 27, 2019 · Hans Christian Andersen, ‘ The Fir-Tree ’. Andersen wrote a number of fairy tales with wintry settings – ‘ The Little Match Girl ’ and ‘ The Snow Queen ’ (the basis for the film Frozen) spring to mind – but ‘The Fir-Tree’ is the most Christmassy of all of Andersen’s fairy stories.
- “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry. Probably one of the most famous Christmas short stories, this is the tale of a young married couple who desperately want to buy beautiful Christmas presents for each other, but lack the money to do so.
- “A Christmas Dream, and How It Came to Be True” by Louisa May Alcott. Alcott seems to have a genuine love for Christmas. She includes memorable Christmas scenes in her novel Little Women, but she also wrote a number of Christmas short stories and novellas.
- “The Elves and the Shoemaker” by The Brothers Grimm. In this familiar Christmas tale, a poor cobbler is rewarded for his honesty and hard work when two elves step in to save him from ruin.
- “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas. Dylan Thomas recounts memories of an old-fashioned Christmas from the perspective of a young boy. Thomas uses his skill as a poet to make this a lyrical and sense-engaging story.
- The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories. Edited by Jessica Harrison. This is a collection of the most magical, moving, chilling and surprising Christmas stories from around the world, taking us from frozen Nordic woods to glittering Paris, a New York speakeasy to an English country house, bustling Lagos to midnight mass in Rio, and even outer space.
- A Christmas Carol. by Charles Dickens. First published on December 19, 1843, A Christmas Carol was an instant classic: Londoners thronged to hear Dickens read it in person and bought out the first printing in days.
- The 13th Gift. by Joanne Huist Smith. The 13th Gift is a heartwarming Christmas story about how a random act of kindness transformed one of the bleakest moments in a family’s history into a time of strength and love.
- A Christmas Memory. by Truman Capote. First published in 1956, this much sought-after autobiographical recollection from Truman Capote about his rural Alabama boyhood is a perfect gift for Capote’s fans young and old.
Oct 23, 2023 · Discover the best Classic Christmas books that have stood the test of time. From heartwarming stories enjoyed by both adults and children, to books that inspired beloved Christmas movies and songs, this post is your guide to the most special reads of the holiday season.
Dec 3, 2020 · What is the most famous Christmas story? The most famous Christmas story is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Published in 1843, this timeless classic has become synonymous with the holiday season and has been adapted into countless films, TV shows, and stage productions.
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Here are 50 Christmas stories for the season that will make your heart grow three sizes today. 1. “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. The most classic holiday tale of all time to start off your Christmas read-a-thon.
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