Length7h 58m
About this audiobook
Christmas Stories is a collection of short stories written by Mary Jane Holmes and published in 1878. The book contains four heartwarming tales that center around the holiday season, each with its own unique message about love, family, and the true meaning of Christmas. The first story, "The Christmas Gift," tells the tale of a wealthy young woman named Edith who is engaged to be married. When her fiancé gives her a lavish gift for Christmas, Edith realizes that she has been blinded by materialism and must reevaluate her priorities. In "The Lost Baby," a young couple must deal with the heartbreak of losing their newborn child just days before Christmas. The story explores themes of grief and healing, as the couple struggles to find hope and comfort in the midst of tragedy. The third story, "The Widow's Christmas," follows a kind-hearted widow named Mrs. Price who opens her home to a group of homeless children on Christmas Eve. Through her generosity and compassion, Mrs. Price reminds us of the importance of reaching out to those in need during the holiday season. Finally, "The Christmas Tree" is a heartwarming tale about a group of children who come together to decorate a Christmas tree in their small town. As they work together to make the tree beautiful, they learn valuable lessons about cooperation, friendship, and the power of community. Overall, "Christmas Stories" is a charming and uplifting collection of tales that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Mary Jane Holmes' warm and engaging writing style, combined with the timeless messages of the stories, makes this book a classic holiday read that is sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 6, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ALICE AND ADELAIDE.
2CHAPTER I. CHRISTMAS EVE.
3CHAPTER II. THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
4CHAPTER III. THE BROWN HOUSE IN THE HOLLOW.
5CHAPTER IV. THE WHITE HOUSE ON THE HILL.
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6CHAPTER V. CALLS.
7CHAPTER VI. PAY-DAY.
8CHAPTER VII. THE UNKNOWN DELIVERER.
9CHAPTER VIII. THE PARTY DRESS.
10CHAPTER IX. THE FIGURE ON THE HEARTHSTONE.
11CHAPTER X. REVELATIONS.
12CHAPTER XI. NATURAL CONSEQUENCES.
13RED-BIRD. A BROWN COTTAGE STORY.
14CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY.
15CHAPTER II. THE STORY.
16CHAPTER III. ROBIN’S HOME.
17CHAPTER IV. LITTLE STUPID.
18CHAPTER V. BLACK-EYES AND BRIGHT-HAIR.
19CHAPTER VI. CONCLUSION.
20RUTH AND RENA.
21CHAPTER I. CHRISTMAS EVE IN OAKFIELD.
22CHAPTER II. CHRISTMAS EVE IN NEW YORK.
23CHAPTER III. THE FIRE.
24CHAPTER IV. RENA AT UNCLE OBED’S.
25CHAPTER V. DAISY.
26BENNIE’S CHRISTMAS.
27CHAPTER I. BENNIE’S HOME.
28CHAPTER II. BENNIE’S FIRST CHRISTMAS.
29CHAPTER III. BENNIE’S SECOND CHRISTMAS.
30THE CHRISTMAS FONT.
31CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY.
32CHAPTER II. SOMETHING ABOUT THE CHURCH, AND THE CHILDREN WHO BOUGHT THE FONT.
33CHAPTER III. THE CHILDREN’S SEWING SOCIETY.
34CHAPTER IV. WHAT WAS DONE IN THE INFANT CLASS FOR THE FAIR.
35CHAPTER V. THE DAY OF THE FAIR.
36CHAPTER VI. THE NIGHT OF THE FAIR.
37CHAPTER VII. POOR LITTLE HUNTER
38CHAPTER VIII. CHRISTMAS, 1867.
39ADAM FLOYD.
40CHAPTER I. ADAM.
41CHAPTER II. ANNA.
42CHAPTER III. IN THE COTTAGE.
43CHAPTER IV. IN THE BEECH WOODS.
44CHAPTER V. MILDRED ATHERTON.
45CHAPTER VI. THE RESULT.
46JOHN LOGAN’S THOUGHTS ABOUT REPAIRING OLD HOUSES.
47THE PASSION PLAY AT OBERAMMERGAU, 1880.
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