Showing results for "Christmas Eve" in Literature & Fiction

Twas the night before the night before Christmas (that's Christmas Eve Eve). And Santa was wiping his brow on his sleeve. Green elves were sewing, blue elves were counting, red elves were carving. The pressure was mounting! It's the day before Christmas Eve and Santa is ever so busy...he's got presents to wrap, reindeer to wake and a sleigh to start. But has he forgotten something? And, more importantly, will he be ready in time?

Ms. Martin invited the Blocksberg family to the Martins Farm for Christmas. Bibi is happy. This is sure to be a great party! But something is off: The horses have bad colds, the heavy snowfall is causing problems - and then all the presents are gone!

The Christmas Stories by Washington Irving is a delightful collection that brings together the timeless holiday tales penned by the acclaimed American author Washington Irving. This anthology includes some of Irving's most cherished stories, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, The Christmas Dinner, and more. Washington Irving, known for his masterful storytelling, invites listeners into the heart of Christmas celebrations in 19th-century America. Through his vivid descriptions and memorable characters, Irving captures the warmth, joy, and festive spirit of the holiday season.

Tis the season for chaos. It's the night before Christmas, and Hank the Cowdog, head of ranch security, is looking forward to a long winter's nap when duty calls him to accompany Slim into town for a last-minute shopping spree. Along the way, Hank and the gang are struck not only by the meaning of Christmas but also by a 25-pound buzzard who crashes through their windshield.

The stories Told After Supper, related by the guests at a Christmas Eve party, are about ghosts and have all the wit and whimsy of Jerome K. Jerome's more famous works.

Merlin Mission books 1-8 of the number-one New York Times best-selling Magic Tree House series, available together for the first time ever! Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House fan. In each adventure Merlin the magician sends Jack and Annie on an adventure in the magic tree house.

Christmas was fast approaching, and Santa, as is usual at this time of year, had a full day planned. Someone was coming to visit him. It was someone important; a writer who wanted to write about his reindeer. It didn't quite end up that way though, and in fact, you likely know the poem he ended up writing. It’s called ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. You know it. You do. It’s the one which mentions all the reindeer except for Rudolph. Maybe you’ve wondered why Rudolph wasn’t in the poem. Well, I know why, and if you listen to this story, you will too.

Which is best, Kipper wonders, Christmas Day or Christmas Eve? Presents, or expecting presents? It's Christmas Eve, and Kipper and his friends are preparing for the big day. Decorating the tree, exchanging presents and sharing in all the excitement together! Full of festive cheer, this charming story is perfect for listening together at Christmastime.

Kim lives in a cozy cottage deep in the snowy woods, where Christmas is her favorite time of year. Along with her three best friends—Teddy, a curious baby bear, Betty, a shy little fox, and Peter, a wise baby owl—Kim eagerly awaits the arrival of Christmas Eve. This year, something magical happens: Santa Claus himself visits their little cottage, asking Kim and her friends for help with a very special delivery!

Después de “La primera Navidad... de todas” (también disponible en audiolibro), el travieso ángel Junípero regresa haciendo de las suyas, aunque esta vez para contarnos qué ocurre durante la primera noche en la que el Niño Dios llega al mundo en el establo de una pequeña posada de Belén.

It’s Christmas Eve, and a mysterious looking Santa is stealing all the presents that Santa has just delivered! How could this be?! Santa, Rudolph, and the other reindeer must beat the ticking clock to unmask the naughty imposter. Will Rudolph and the elves be able to save Christmas before all the girls and boys wake up?

Celebra la magia y el encanto de la Nochebuena con Érase una Víspera de Navidad, la edición en español del clásico navideño de Clement C. Moore, narrado por Daniel Jiménez. Este querido poema cobra vida al describir la emoción de la víspera de Navidad, con Santa Claus, sus renos y la alegre anticipación de los niños soñando con regalos bajo un árbol iluminado.

Follow the journey of a little snowman, encouraged along the way by Santa, a toy soldier, and an ice skater, trying to get to his best friend, the Christmas tree fairy, before Christmas morning.

A young boy and his abuelo push aside their Christmas preparation to rescue a beautiful cardinal during a blizzard. The bird quickly responds to their kindness, regains its strength, and flies off. The cardinal sweetly and unexpectedly rewards the boy, his grandfather, and their entire village with a lifetime of Christmas cheer.

Tess McAlister truly believes in magic and is convinced that this is the year she will finally meet Santa Claus. Tess has many Christmas wishes, but her most fervent is not for herself, but for a friend. Her faith in the season results in a Christmas Eve so wondrous, so sparkling, that listeners won't be able to help but feel transformed.

Cuento de Nochebuena, Una Visita de San Nicolas es una encantadora historia navideña que ha dado vida a Papá Noel durante generaciones. Celebre la temporada navideña con la edición número uno en ventas del New York Times del poema clásico escrito por Clement C. Moore. Esta es la clásica edición de tapa dura con una portada en relieve y un desplegable de cuatro páginas, ¡y es perfecta para regalar!

Sophia the Christmas Eve Snow Bunny & the Real Gift is about a little white snow bunny who knows what it's like not to have parents at Christmas and to not have any presents to open. But, last year, Santa brought her a fantastic present that she loved. This year, Santa enlists her help to deliver presents to other orphaned animals. Come on her journey as she discovers the real gift of Christmas.

A heart-warming charmer featuring a young child and his one great Christmas wish.

It's the day before Christmas Eve in Hedgerow Village and Santa needs help! Lots of his elves have very bad colds, who is going to wrap all the children's presents for him?

It was on a Christmas Eve and you could feel the festive cheer and happiness in the atmosphere. Everyone was happily dancing, playing, and laughing together, but for three kids, Liam, Emma, and Sophia, this Christmas was not like any they had seen before…. Liam and Emma want Sophia to join them so they can go help decorate the Christmas tree in the village but she’s sitting alone, sad, and is crying on her doorstep. They can’t find Oliver, her cat. Where is Oliver? And why is there a creepy owl staring at them?