The true spirit of Christmas
Dr. Seuss’s children’s picture book, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is a holiday classic. The mean-spirited Grinch lives on the top of Mount Crumpit in Whoville. A six-year old Cindy Lou learns of the Grinch’s tragic past and nominates him to be the town’s “Holiday Cheermeister”. However, the celebrations turn sour as the Whos remind Grinch of his past humiliations. The Grinch concocts a plan to crush the Whos Christmas spirit by stealing all of their presents, decorations and food while they’re sleeping. He disguises himself as Santa Claus and dresses his dog Max as a reindeer, then descends into Whoville.
Ghosts of Christmas
Nothing quite says ‘Christmas’ like Charles Dickens mean old miser who hates everything associated with the cursed day. “A Christmas Carol” tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly visitations – the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.
The joy of letters
Every December, J.R.R. Tolkien’s children would receive a letter from Father Christmas. These letters shared Father Christmas’s experiences that year-from an accident-prone polar bear to goblin wars in caves beneath the house – and are riddled with life lessons. , Tolkien has compiled all these short stories into one book for you to enjoy with your children.
Being selfless
“A Gift of the Magi” is a short story by O. Henry about the personal sacrifices we are willing to make for the ones we love. The magi were wise men who brought gifts to baby Jesus.
Living in the moment
Published on December 21, 1844, “The Fir Tree” is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a young fir tree so anxious to grow up that it forgets to truly appreciate the present.
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