Here are some of my favorite must-reads this time of year:
The Classics:
The Gift of the Magi-by O' Henry- I love this short story about the deep love of a couple and their desire to give up their most treasured gifts for each other. I am always drawn to this story and is a must read every year.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens- I have to read this story every year. I love the tale and it's message. It has always been a tradition in my family to watch the movie version with George C Scott every year on Christmas Eve.
A Visit From St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore - A favorite of all. A must read short story before bed on Christmas Eve.
Other great Christmas reads:
Comfort and Joy by Kristin Hannah - I read this story a couple of years ago for the first time and loved it. A great story for the season with surprising twists and turns.
On Strike for Christmas by Sheila Roberts -Any girls dream...to go on strike at Christmas time. And of course nothing would get done. "The right way," that is. The movie came out last year, and I have yet to see it. Maybe I'll pick it up and watch this season.
What stories are a must-read for you this time of year? What are your favorite Holiday tales?
12 comments:
I've just read Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory, it's now one of my favorites!
I haven't read that one. I will have to pick it up this season. Fun!
Interesting, Rebecca. I don't think I've read a holiday book as "a holiday book." I read a Mary Higgins Clark novel that centered around Christmas, but I don't think I read it during the holiday season. I might have to change that. :)
We read The Night Before Christmas to the kids every year. Love it!
I was just talking about Gift of the Magi and Christmas Carol to my creative writing class to help them with their assignment of writing a Christmas themed story.
Of course, my current favorite short Christmas story is "Christmas on the Corner," but I'm probably biased.
Oh, you should! It makes it so much more fun!
It is definitely a must read!
Oh...I must read and add to my list!
Great list! I don't have any specific holiday tales I must read, but I hope to find some new ones with my son.
On Strike For Christmas sounds really good.
I've been thinking about doing a post about holiday books--I'm looking for more. So your post was nice to find! I've just started buying some Christmas picture books (which is new for me). So thanks. :)
Oh--and my two new favorite Christmas picture books that feel really special are:
The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thopmson and Jon Muth, and
A Pussycat's Christmas by Margaret Wise Brown and Anne Mortimer.
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