The Elves and the Shoemaker by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm
Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Carl Grimm (1786-1859), more commonly known as the Brothers Grimm, were 19th century German authors, linguists
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Every Writer proudly presents our collection of beloved Christmas stories—both enduring classics and newly-penned gems that capture the holiday’s magical spirit. Within these pages await treasured stories from literary legends like Dickens, O. Henry, Chekhov and others whose crisp portraits of yuletide wonder never cease feeling timely. Their character-rich worlds masterfully reflect Christmas’ profound nostalgia, generosity of spirit and celebration of tradition.
Alongside these immortal offerings, we showcase stirring new works from talented contemporary authors. As diverse as a heaping sack of presents, their fresh perspectives usher cherished themes into modern settings while paying homage to the greats. As the season unfolds once more in all its glittering glory, grab a hot cocoa and lose yourself for an evening in these richly told stories spanning eras yet united by Yuletide’s profound emotional resonance. We hope these specially curated tales kindle fond memories and bright hope within your household this Christmas!
Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Carl Grimm (1786-1859), more commonly known as the Brothers Grimm, were 19th century German authors, linguists
Continue readingJames Joyce (1882-1941) was an Irish novelist and poet considered to be one of the most influential writers of the early 20th century. Joyce was born and raised in Dublin
Continue readingTo the Man on the Trail
by Jack London
‘Dump it in!.’ ‘But I say, Kid, isn’t that going it a little too strong? Whisky and alcohol’s bad enough
Continue readingTime was, with most of us, when Christmas Day encircling all our limited world like a magic ring, left nothing out for us to miss or seek; bound together all our home enjoyments
Continue readingA Christmas Accident by Annie Eliot Trumbull AT first the two yards were as much alike as the two
Continue reading“Phil, I’m getting fearfully hungry. When are we going to strike civilization?”
Continue readingChristmas Every Day by W. D. Howells The little girl came into her papa’s study, as she always did Saturday
Continue readingThe Heavenly Christmas Tree by Fyodor Dostoevsky I am a novelist, and I suppose I have made up this
Continue readingThe Gift of the Magi by O.Henry One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies. Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one’s cheeks burned with the silent imputation of parsimony
Continue readingThe Steadfast Soldier by Hans Christian Andersen There were once five and twenty tin soldiers. They were brothers, for they had all been made out of the same old tin spoon. They all shouldered their bayonets, held themselves upright
Continue readingI was in third grade the year Christmas changed in our house. It wasn’t the first major change in my young life, but it was a memorable one nonetheless.
Continue readingAnnual test of stamina is the last two whirlwind weeks before Christmas, and I can get down to the tinsel-wrapped wire most years exhibiting only minuscule
Continue readingThe Christmas Goblins by Charles Dickens In an old abbey town, a long, long while ago there officiated as sexton
Continue readingSanta Claus at Simpson’s Bar by Bret Harte It was nearly midnight when the festivities were interrupted. “Hush!” said
Continue readingA Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum Santa Claus lives in the Laughing Valley, where stands the big, rambling
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