One lovely short Christmas story is 'The Gift of the Magi'. A young couple, Jim and Della, are very poor. Della sells her long, beautiful hair to buy a chain for Jim's precious watch. Meanwhile, Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It shows the selfless love between them during Christmas.
The story 'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus' is quite charming. Virginia, a young girl, writes to the newspaper asking if Santa Claus is real. The editor's response is a beautiful affirmation of the spirit of Santa Claus, which spreads the magic and wonder of Christmas.
Bookstores are another option. They usually have a section dedicated to Christmas books. Some magazines also publish short Christmas stories during the holiday season. For example, some women's magazines or family - oriented magazines might have a cute Christmas story in their December issues.
One lovely Christmas story is about a little boy. He found a lost reindeer in the forest on Christmas Eve. He took the reindeer home and cared for it. His family helped him contact Santa Claus. Santa Claus was so happy when he got his reindeer back that he gave the little boy a special present.
There was a little boy who had a magic pencil. Whenever he drew something with it, that thing would come to life. One day, he drew a small dragon. The dragon immediately flew around his room, making happy little noises. But then it accidentally set off the fire alarm when it tried to blow 'fire' which was really just some harmless smoke. The boy quickly erased part of the dragon's fire - making ability and they became the best of friends.
Yes. One lovely English story is 'Peter Pan'. It's about a boy who never grows up and his adventures in Neverland with the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell and fighting against Captain Hook. 'A Christmas Carol' is also a good one. It shows how Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man, is transformed by visits from three spirits on Christmas Eve. There is also 'The Wind in the Willows' which is full of charming animal characters and their gentle adventures along the river.
Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a very lovely bedtime story. It's about a little prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting various strange characters and learning about friendship, love and loneliness. Another one is 'Goodnight Moon'. It has a simple and soothing rhythm, as it takes the reader through a little rabbit's bedtime routine of saying goodnight to everything in the room.
Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a very lovely bedtime story. It tells about a little prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting various strange characters. His pure heart and the profound insights he has are really inspiring. Another one is 'Winnie - the - Pooh'. The adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood are full of warmth and humor, which can make you feel relaxed and happy before going to bed.
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. 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.