The winter break is a wonderful time to snuggle in bed and bury your nose in a book. Looking for a tale for the Christmas times? Below is a list of five great reads that are perfect for the winter season, including classics for the enjoyment of all generations.
A Christmas Carol
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“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”
– A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens
Journey with Ebenezer Scrooge as he encounters the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present and Future through Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol. Read on as he experiences unimaginable wonders, from trudging on his cold, morose path to an-eye opening perspective on a loving, Christmas-spirited world.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”
– How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
The popular children’s book with splendid rhymes about a not-so-nice Grinch who wants to end Christmas times. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a heartwarming story for teens and children alike and will make your heart grow three times the size!
The Polar Express
“At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.”
– The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg
Take a ride on the Polar Express with the classic picture book by Chris Van Allsburg. Follow a young boy as he goes on a mystical trip to the North Pole, learning all about the magic behind Christmas Eve and how hard it can be to just believe.
The Little Match Girl
“The matches glowed with a light that was brighter than the noon-day, and her grandmother had never appeared so large or so beautiful. She took the little girl in her arms, and they both flew upwards in brightness and joy far above the earth, where there was neither cold nor hunger nor pain, for they were with God.”
– The Little Match Girl, Hans Christian Andersen
The nineteenth century Danish story of The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen is a bittersweet tale of a young girl trying to make ends meet. It speaks of family, sorrow and poverty, and how the young girl’s flame burns on, even when her matches are all gone.
The Night Before Christmas
“‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;”
– The Night Before Christmas, Clement C. Moore
For a quick and nostalgic read, check out The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore. Experience the joys and wonders of Christmas Eve by reading this classic poem that never grows old.
So grab a book and take off on a journey! With these intriguing characters and their breathtaking stories, you are sure to dream the nights away.
By: Kathy A.
12/16/2017
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