Christmas Literature

A Chaparral Christmas Gift - O. Henry (1862-1910)
Read "A Chaparral Christmas Gift," by O Henry. "The original cause of the trouble was about twenty years in growing. At the end of that time it was worth it."

A Family Christmas Sampler
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.

At Christmas Time - by Anton Chekhov (1860-1904)
Read "At Christmas Time," by Anton Chekhov (1860-1904).

Books About Christmas Literature
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.

Burning Babe - Robert Southwell
Read "Burning Babe," by Robert Southwell.

A Christmas Carol (3)

The Gift of the Magi (2)

Ceremonies for Christmas - Robert Herrick (1591-1674)
Read "Ceremonies for Christmas, by Robert Herrick.

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

Christmas at Sea - Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)
Read "Christmas at Sea," a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Christmas by Injunction - O. Henry (1862-1910)
Read "Christmas by Injunction," by O Henry.

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.

Nativity - John Donne (1572-1631)
Read "Nativity," by John Donne.

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

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

The True Christmas - Henry Vaughan (1621-1695)
Read "The True Christmas," by Henry Vaughan.

Twas the Night Before Christmas - Clement Clarke Moore
Read the famous Christmas classic, "Twas the Night Before Christmas," by Clement Clarke Moore.

Books About "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" is usually believed to have been written by Clement Clarke Moore, though some scholars now believe that the poem was actually written by Major Henry Livingston, Jr. Whatever the authorship controversy, this work has become a Christmas favorite. "'Twas the Night Before Christmas."