The first Christmas -- Old Pierre's Christmas visitors, a French legend -- The elves and the shoemaker, a German fairy tale -- A very big cat, a Norse legend -- Becky's Christmas dream -- The nutcracker -- Christmas every day -- The Cratchits' Christmas dinner -- Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas basket -- Christmas at Mole End -- A gift from the heart, a Mexican legend -- The legend of St Nicholas, a Dutch tale -- Befana and the three wise men, an Italian legend -- The fir tree, a Scandinavian fairy tale.
Summary:
This magical collection captures the spirit of the season in 14 timeless tales, bringing together favourite stories, extracts from classic literature and lively retellings of traditional legends.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.