A group of friends decides to volunteer at a local old - age home on Christmas. They bring small gifts and sing carols. One old man, who has been very lonely, starts to cry tears of joy. He tells them stories from his own Christmases when he was young. It turns out to be a heart - warming and happy Christmas for everyone involved as they create new memories together.
Another is 'The Little Match Girl'. In this story, the little girl is freezing and starving on a cold New Year's Eve. As she lights her matchsticks, she has beautiful visions. In the end, she is found in the morning, but instead of a tragic end, she is reunited with her grandmother in heaven. It's a story that shows hope and a form of happy ending.
In a small town, there was an old man who lived alone. Every Christmas, he would open his house to the local children. He would tell them stories about his adventures when he was young and give them small treats. The children loved visiting him and it became a Christmas tradition. It was a happy time filled with warmth and shared stories.
One short Christmas story could be about a lonely old man who on Christmas Eve is visited by a group of carol - singers. Their joy and the Christmas spirit they bring make him feel less alone. He then decides to join them in spreading the cheer around the neighborhood.
Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one. A young couple, Jim and Della, are very poor but deeply in love. Della sells her long hair to buy a chain for Jim's precious watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. In the end, they realize their sacrifices for each other, which shows their pure love and is a very heartwarming happy ending.
Sure. One story could be about a little bunny. The bunny was lost in the forest but then it found a friendly squirrel who led it back home. The bunny hopped happily all the way back, and when it got home, its mother was waiting with a warm hug.
There is a story of a small kitten. The kitten lost its ball one day. But as it was searching, it made new friends like a little bird and a squirrel. They all joined in the search and finally found not only the ball but also a hidden treasure of shiny stones. They shared the joy and the kitten went to sleep with a big smile.
Yes. 'The Little Match Girl' by Hans Christian Andersen can be considered in a way. The girl, in her last moments, has beautiful visions which are somewhat happy despite the overall sad context. Also, 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is a well - known short fable. It's a simple yet happy story teaching the value of perseverance.
Sure. One common type of short Christmas story from 'guideposts' might be about a family coming together during Christmas after being apart for a long time. It shows the warmth and love that the holiday season brings to reunite families.
One of the great Christmas short stories from the list might be 'A Visit from St. Nicholas'. It's famous for lines like 'Twas the night before Christmas...'. This story gives a very detailed and charming account of Santa Claus's visit. There are also stories like 'The Snow Queen' which, although not strictly a typical Christmas story, has elements of winter and magic that are often associated with Christmas. Another is 'The Christmas Box', which is a story full of family, love and the true meaning of Christmas.
One short Christmas story is 'The Gift of the Magi'. It's about a young couple, Jim and Della. Della sells her long, beautiful hair to buy a chain for Jim's precious watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It shows the selfless love between them during Christmas.