Books with title CHRISTMAS STORIES

Good+ Books Inc. 251 Series (circa 1950); no dj; rubbing to blue cardboard boards, name on the pastedown and tanning to the leaves - otherwise tight and clean. Two stories: The Chimes, A Goblin Story of Some Bells That Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In and A Christmas Carol in Prose. Illustrations by C. Stanfield and W.J. Linton with a drawing of Dickens reading The Chimes at John Forster's house, 1844 and a preface by the author dated 1852.

In "The Best Christmas Present in the World," a mysterious letter in a secret drawer brings one night in the Great War vividly to life. Writing home from the front, a soldier has an incredible story to tell. The second tale is "On Angel Wings." A singing of wings, a glorious light, and a sudden beacon of brightness? It can only mean—can it really?—a visit from the Angel Gabriel himself. When the Prince and Princess marry in "The Best of Times," joy rings out across the land. But all too soon it fades away and a shadow hangs over the royal palace. As Christmas approaches, Prince Frederico must find a way to warm his new bride's aching heart. In the new story, "The Goose is Getting Fat," Gertrude the goose is getting bigger by the day, and Charlie is proud to look after her. But as Christmas approaches, the thought of the grizzly fate awaiting her fills him with sadness. Can he save Gertrude from the Christmas dinner table? Also includes "Mimi and the Mountain Dragon."

This charming treasury of Christmas stories, Christmas poems, Christmas carols, and Christmas legends brings cheer to everyone who opens it. Children of all ages and their families will enjoy the beautifully illustrated Christmas Stories, which is a compilation of dozens of Christmas classics. Brimming with holiday spirit, this timeless treasury of Christmas favorites is a book to be cherished. Families will reach for it to enjoy together year after year. Plus, it s the perfect size to tuck under the tree or place on the mantle.Christmas Stories contains 15 classic Christmas stories, including: The Nutcracker The Elves and the Shoemaker Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol The Gift of the Magi The book also features music and lyrics for 21 favorite Christmas carols, such as: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Away in a Manger Silent Night Joy to the World O Little Town of Bethlehem You ll find these four iconic Christmas poems by literary greats: I Am the Christmas Spirit, by E. C. Baird A Visit from St. Nicholas, by Clement C. Moore Christmas Greetings From a Fairy to a Child, by Lewis Carroll What Can I Give Him, by Christina RossettiFinally, the book has Christmas legends from these 11 countries: Australia China England Ethiopia France Germany Holland Italy Mexico Spain SwedenThe glossy, padded cover is embossed and gilded, reinforcing the message of holiday cheer.

A selection of Christmas stories by Charles Dickens, the most widely read English novelist. The stories featured in this collection were written in early Victorian era Britain when it was experiencing a nostalgic interest in its forgotten Christmas traditions, and at the time when new customs such as the Christmas tree and greeting cards were being introduced.

Christmas Stories consists of two pieces: “The Holly-Tree” (1855) and “Nobody’s Story” (1853). Both pieces were originally published in the Christmas section of the journal Household Words (1850–1859). Household Words, of which Dickens was both editor and a contributor, served as a platform apart from his novels in which he could express his ideas and sentiments in a somewhat less-formalized manner and with greater immediacy. The reader will find that both pieces in this collection, like his novels, are vintage Dickens.

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Charles Dickens has probably had more influence on the way that we celebrate Christmas today than any single individual in human history... In this volume, along with his classic novella "A Christmas Carol" are six more of his short stories that revolve around the season: A Christmas Carol A Christmas Tree What Christmas Is As We Grow Older The Poor Relation’s Story The Child’s Story The Schoolboy’s Story Nobody’s Story