Christmas

Writers and storytellers have celebrated Christmas, with traditions from around the world. Read the tale of Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens. Also, read about the mythology of Santa Claus.

Literary Christmas Ornaments - Decorations Related to Books
On my tree, every ornament says something about where I've been, and a little of who I am. When you study them collectively, you can read the adorned tree as you would a book of my life--tiny books, characters from novels and ALL. What does your tree say about you (and your reading adventures)?

Christmas Quotes
Here are a few more Christmas quotations for the holidays.

A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
Read "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens. "I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses pleasantly, and no one wish to lay it."

Chimes - Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
Read "The Chimes," by Charles Dickens.

Christmas - What Writers Say About Christmas & Santa Claus - Quotes
Christmas happens only once a year, but it it one of the most fun times of the year! Writers have said a lot about the Christmas holiday (and everything that goes with it). Celebrate Christmas with these quotes from famous authors like Charles Dickens and Walter Scott.

Christmas - Old Christmas - Washington Irving (1783-1859)
Read "Old Christmas," by Washington Irving.

Christmas Books
Christmas doesn't seem quite right without stories and carols around the tree, with remembrances of years past. It's the perfect time for stories, since it's already a time so full of magic, winter snow, and everything that reminds us that belief is still possible.

Christmas Miniature Books
Christmas is the time to enjoy some of the most famous Christmas stories. Read "A Christmas Carol" and "The Gift of the Magi," along with other collections of Christmas classics. Enjoy reading these little books, or buy them for friends or family. These miniature books are perfect stocking stuffers. Read on.

Christmas Picture Books
Whether you are looking for a children's book about the birth of the Christ child or a book about Santa Claus and the spirit of giving, you will find a great many books available at bookstores and libraries. Here are ten children's picture books that I recommend because of the quality of the text and the illustrations.

Christmas Plays
One of the favorite activities of Christmas is putting on a holiday performance. Read these books to get in spirit of the season, or to put on a show, with your family, school, or community group. Discover more about Christmas plays. Read on.

Christmas Pop-up Books
The artistry, the high quality of the paper engineering, the level of detail and the sophistication of the designs puts these Christmas pop-up books in a class by themselves.

Family Christmas Sampler
As an audio collection of Christmas stories, "A Family Christmas Sampler" provides the complete readings of "A Christmas Carol," and other works

Holly Tree - Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
Read "The Holly Tree," by Charles Dickens.

Little Women - Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)
Read "Little Women," by Louisa May Alcott. "Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. Read about the March girls, their Christmas, and their other experiences in Louisa May Alcott's famous book.

The Seven Poor Travellers - Charles Dickens
Read "The Seven Poor Travellers," Charles Dickens.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas
This poem is one of the most popular works of Christmas literature. Experience a visit from Santa Claus (St. Nicholas). The poem is variously attributed to Clement Clarke Moore and Major Henry Livingston, Jr.

Virgina wrote to the "New York Sun" to ask if there really was a Santa Claus. Read more about the famous editorial, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus."

Here's What Christmas Is As We Grow Older, by Charles Dickens.

Here's another Christmas story, from Charles Dickens: A Christmas Tree.

Top Twas the Night Before Christmas
Whatever the authorship controversy, this work has become a Christmas favorite.

Create a Custom Literary Ornament
Are you looking for a Christmas ornament or decorations that represents your favorite author? Or, perhaps, there's a quote that you LOVE, and you just want those lines up on your Christmas tree? Here are some tips to quickly and easily create a custom literary ornament that you can use this year (and every year going forward). Take a look...

Christmas Re-membered
Here's an article about Christmas memories, by Jessan Dunn Otis.

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