You may enjoy this cute collection of Christmas stories for children. The Night Before Christmas and Other Popular Stories for Children is a free eBook containing 16 short stories and poems including the poems “The Night Before Christmas” and “The Night After Christmas.”
The featured stories include:
- A special dinner for someone who was accustomed to going without.
- A lesson in diligence for a young lad who was accustomed to forgetting!
- A Christmas surprise for a bedridden mother.
- Being thankful for gifts given that may not be exactly what we expect.
- Lessons learned about quarreling and forgiveness.
And other stories that provide subtle hints that the Spirit of Christmas can last the whole year through.
Yes, this is a book from an older generation (you may have to explain what a tableaux is). But it is full of illustrations and warm thoughts to interest even the youngest.
Wonderful Christmas title … and free!
Free eBook
Additional Resources
“A Visit from Saint Nicholas”
Poetry study and activities.
“The Night After Christmas”
Another poetry study.
Twas the Night Before Christmas Copywork Set — Free
Merry Christmas!
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