More Christmas Stories, from Family Christmas Online™

This page contains links to Christmas classics, as well as contemporary Christmas stories that are worth reading, and especially worth reading aloud to your family during the Christmas season.

Classic Christmas Readings - These are not only stories about Christmas; they've also influenced the way we think about and celebrate Christmas.

"A Visit from St. Nicholas" ('Twas the Night Before Christmas) - the poem that changed the way a nation saw St. Nicholas. Contains a history of the poem, illustrations, and links to other sites.

A Christmas Carol (by Charles Dickens) - The story that made compassion a part of the Victorian Christmas tradition. Our pages include illustrations and original abridged versions for reading aloud.

"The Gift of the Magi" (by O. Henry) - A Christmas-time tale with a twist, from a master story-teller.

Original Christmas Stories - This section will contain stories that were written especially for FamilyChristmasOnline.com. They are copyrighted so you can't publish them on your web sites or printed materials without permission, but you can print them off to read to your family.

"Miranda's Christmas Visitor" (by Paul D. Race) - a true story about a housecat's Christmas, written to be read to small children. New for 2007

"Small Miracles" (by Shelia Race) - a story about our family's first Christmas without a beloved Grandmother. New for 2007

Other Christmas Treasures - This collection contains other Christmas stories that we think are worth reading to our family. Many of these are by well-known authors, but are hard to find in print.

"Papa Panov's Special Christmas Day" (by Leo Tolstoy) - A charming folk-style tale about a Russian shoemaker who expects a special visitor this Christmas.

"Babouscka, A Russian Christmas Story (author unknown) - This early retelling of an Eastern European Christmas legend has been in my family for a century.

"Why the Evergreen Trees Never Lose their Leaves" (by Florence Holbrook) - A charming fable by a prominent early-nineteenth century promoter of public education and women's rights.

If you've been reading our pages, you know that we have big things planned, and a lot on our plate, so keep checking back. And contact us with any questions or suggestions you have in the meantime.

Paul and Shelia Race

www.familychristmasonline.com