03306cam a22003253u 4500 5061 UtSlPG 20260610133134.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ PS Dickinson, Asa Don, 1876-1960 The Children's Book of Christmas Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse -- The Fir Tree -- The Christmas Masquerade -- The Shepherds and the Angels -- The Telltale Tile -- Little Girl's Christmas -- A Christmas Matinee -- Toinette and the Elves -- The Voyage of the Wee Red Cap -- A Story of the Christ-Child -- Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas -- Why the Chimes Rang -- The Birds' Christmas -- The Little Sister's Vacation -- Little Wolff's Wooden Shoes -- Christmas in the Alley -- A Christmas Star -- The Queerest Christmas -- Old Father Christmas -- A Christmas Carol -- How Christmas Came to the Santa Maria Flats -- The Legend of Babouscka -- Christmas in the Barn -- The Philanthropist's Christmas -- The First Christmas-Tree -- The First New England Christmas -- The Cratchits' Christmas Dinner -- Christmas in Seventeen Seventy-Six -- Christmas Under the Snow -- Mr. Bluff's Experiences of Holidays -- Master Sandy's Snapdragon -- A Christmas Fairy -- The Greatest of These -- Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe -- Christmas on Big Rattle. Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger "The Children's Book of Christmas Stories" by Asa Don Dickinson and Ada M. Skinner is a collection of enchanting stories for children likely written in the late 19th century. This anthology features beloved holiday tales that embody the true spirit of Christmas, with selections from classic authors like Charles Dickens and Hans Christian Andersen, among others. The collection aims to serve not only children but also parents and educators, making it a heartwarming read for families celebrating the festive season. The opening portion of the book includes a preface by the editors, explaining the need for a curated selection of Christmas stories that reflect the holiday's spirit. The section highlights a variety of featured stories, with a mix of lighter tales and deeper reflections on themes like generosity and joy. The first story, "Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse," showcases a bustling and joyful Christmas Eve at the Fezziwig household, filled with laughter, dancing, and the warmth of community, while "The Fir-Tree" tells of the aspirations and eventual sorrow of a little fir tree yearning for glory at Christmas. The introductory content establishes a foundation for the magical and delightful stories that follow, promising warmth and joy suitable for the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christmas stories Skinner, Ada M. (Ada Maria), 1878- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5061 47100 47100