Christmas in literature

A Christmas Carol

Even Charles Dickens’ embittered miser Ebenezer Scrooge couldn’t resist being generous and kind following the visits from the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.







 




How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The Grinch who tried stealing Christmas realised that Christmas never came from a store; it meant much more. On that day the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes and Dr Seuss’ story ended with a happy note.







 




The Night Before Christmas

This famous Christmas poem by Clement C Moore begins with St Nick peeking out of his sleigh, pulled by eight tiny reindeer through the starry sky, coming to a rest on the roof of a house in a snowy New England village.







 




Letters From Father Christmas

Every December a letter, neatly enveloped, used to arrive for JRR Tolkien’s children from the North Pole. Have you received an envelope bearing a stamp from the North Pole yet?







 





The Nutcracker

Do not miss reading this magical story of the Nutcracker which comes to life on Christmas eve. Get ready to be enthralled and mesmerised!







 




The Little Match Girl

With the strike of a matchstick, the little girl experienced a world free from cold, starvation and pain. As the lights of the matchsticks embraced her, Hans Christian Andersen gifted every child a beautiful story.







 




The Gift of the Magi

A story reflecting on the life of Della and Jim inevitably lures the readers to believe that there is nothing greater than love. O Henry began his story with $1.87 and ended it with priceless smiles.

The Polar Express

Chris Van Allsburg takes the children on a joyful ride one Christmas Eve. Are you still waiting for the invitation to board the Polar Express, a train filled with children on their way to the North Pole?










Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

With the help of Rudolph’s red nose, Santa’s sleigh cuts through the dark and whizzes by as we stand there humming ‘Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose…’







 




Skipping Christmas

Imagining a year without Christmas is nearly impossible. But this couple tried escaping Christmas only to face enormous consequences. Sit back and enjoy reading this humorous tale by John Grisham.