Holiday Classics

Die schönsten Weihnachtsgeschichten großer skandinavischer Autoren, stimmungsvoll von renommierten Sprechern gelesen. Im hohen Norden wird Weihnachten besonders traditionsreich gefeiert, was sich seit jeher auch in den skandinavischen Weihnachtsgeschichten und speziellen Landesbräuchen zeigt. Dieses Hörbuch ist ein wahrer Geschichtenschatz und eignet sich bestens, um die Adventszeit einzuläuten.

Santa Claus, as a baby, is found in the Forest of Burzee by Ak, the Master Woodsman of the World (a supreme immortal), and placed in the care of the lioness Shiegra; but thereupon adopted by the Wood Nymph, Necile. Upon reaching young adulthood, Claus is introduced by Ak to human society, wherein he sees poverty and difficulties. Because he cannot reside in Burzee as an adult, he settles in the nearby Laughing Valley of Hohaho, where the immortals regularly assist him, and Necile gives him a little cat named Blinky.

Saki was the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro (December 18, 1870 - November 13, 1916), a British writer, whose witty and sometimes macabre stories satirized Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story and is often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker. His tales feature delicately drawn characters and finely judged narratives. This audiobook collects together three more of his finest short stories.

La storia dell’avaro Scrooge, visitato dagli spiriti, è stata riproposta più volte in rappresentazioni teatrali e cinematografiche, ma la sua versione originale, così come uscita dalla penna di uno dei più grandi romanzieri della storia, è insuperata. Un pezzo di bravura, e allo stesso tempo il manifesto della visione della vita di Dickens, fa magicamente sorgere dalle sue pagine lo spirito del Natale, con colori, suoni, profumi, e buoni sentimenti. Musiche tradizionali arrangiate da Ivan Genesio.

In the 1843 classic, Ebenezer Scrooge is cold-hearted old miser, bent on making a profit over people. In this revision of the holiday classic, Ebenezer Scrooge is a forever orphaned man, desperate to find a human connection. He spent the day burying his mentor in the ground and, now, just wants to lose himself in work.

Jon Tunstall is an apprentice to the wizard Artax, the owner of the wandering magic shop Spells 4 U. In the midst of the bustling Winter Solstice shopping season, Jon's routine is interrupted by the arrival of Esmeralda, a beautiful and powerful wizard. Esme and Artax have a tumultuous history together, but Esme hopes she can convince the elder wizard to help her with an important personal problem. Caught between two temperamental and headstrong wizards, it might be Jon who holds the solution to Esme's difficulties - and to the rift that has grown between them.

One look is all it takes for me to become instantly obsessed. Bianca is mine. I know it as surely as I know my name. Never mind that we’ve never met before and she doesn’t have a clue who I am. Laying eyes on my tiny angel makes this business trip all worth it. But then the universe throws a wrench in my plans because as luck would have it, Bianca is the daughter of the Bratva king I was sent here to do business with. I’m in love with a mafia princess who’s more guarded than the president. But none of that matters because I’m a stubborn Scotsman, and nothing will keep me from what...

In this adaptation of The Christmas Masquerade, the Mayor is throwing his annual masquerade for all the children of the city when a new costumer comes to town. His costumes are truly amazing, creating whatever the kids have in mind: fairies, princes, princesses, geese-girls, and so much more. When all of the children use them to make their costumes, something magical starts to happen that affects the whole city for Christmas.

A Noël, Clara reçoit un magnifique cadeau de son oncle : un casse-noisette. Mais Fritz, jaloux, brise le cadeau. La nuit venue, Clara décide d'aller voir son pauvre casse-noisette brisé dans l'armoire et voilà qu'il est devenu un prince ! Le prince emmène Clara en voyage autour du monde mais surtout au pays des fleurs, des glaces et même des bonbons, rencontrer la fée Dragée et la reine des neiges.

"The Cricket on the Hearth " is a Christmas novella by Charles Dickens. John Peerybingle, a carrier, lives with his young wife Dot, their baby boy and their nanny Tilly Slowboy. A cricket chirps on the hearth and acts as a guardian angel to the family. One day a mysterious elderly stranger comes to visit and stays at Peerybingle's house for a few days. The life of the Peerybingles intersects with that of Caleb Plummer, a poor toymaker employed by the miser Mr. Tackleton. Caleb has a blind daughter Bertha, and a son Edward, who travelled to South America and is thought to be dead.

Ganz gleich, ob Familie Bär, die Tiere im Zoo, die kleinen Engel in der Weihnachtswerkstatt, die Prinzessin in ihrem Schloss oder das kleine Rentier draußen im Winterwald - sie alle können es kaum erwarten, bis es endlich wieder Weihnachten wird. Und genauso geht es sicher auch allen Kindern, doch mit diesem kleinen Geschichten vergeht die Zeit bis zum Weihnachtsabend ganz sicher wie im Flug!

Was ist das für ein Stern, der so hell strahlt und Menschen und Tiere in ganz Betlehem verzaubert? Der junge Gareb macht sich auf den Weg, den Stern zu finden, ebenso wie der Töpfer Natan und die Magd Sara. Auch drei weise Männer auf ihren Kamelen und die Hirten mit ihren Schafherden folgen dem Schein. Selbst Ochse, Esel, Ziege und Maus spüren, dass der helle Stern eine ganz besondere Botschaft übermitteln will.

A melancholy story about the passing of time. A delightful journey as companions age, seasons pass, and voice ages with wisdom. In the end the passing of time is tempered with the delights of family companionship. A classic tale from the heart of Dickens. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The famed story that one immediately associates with Christmas and Charles Dickens was written at a time in which Britain’s festivity and Christmas cheer were dwindling.

At the time, new traditions such as the Christmas tree were first being introduced. This, coupled with Dickens heart-warming story and characters as notable as Scrooge helped drag both the US and UK out of a solemn period and restored the much-loved Christmas spirit.

"Contes et chants de Noël pour les Petits" : dans les écoles comme dans les foyers, Noël est attendu par les enfants avec une émotion et une impatience qui vont grandissant jusqu'au jour où les vœux sont enfin comblés. Partout la distribution de jouets et de friandises est l'occasion d'une fête de caractère familial, et la joie des petits est la plus douce récompense de leurs parents.

"A Christmas Carol" is a novella by English author Charles Dickens, first published by Chapman & Hall on 19 December 1843. The story tells of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge's ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The book was written and published in early Victorian era Britain when it was experiencing a nostalgic interest in its forgotten Christmas traditions.

Ebenezer Scrooge, ricco uomo d’affari, avaro ed egoista, odia tutte le festività, specialmente il Natale. Il fantasma del suo ex-socio, gli preannuncia la visita di tre spiriti, quello del Natale Passato, quello del Natale Presente e, infine, quello del Natale Futuro. I tre spettri accompagnano Scrooge in un viaggio nel tempo - ieri, oggi e domani - che sarà per il protagonista un’occasione di riflessione sul senso della vita e sull’importanza degli affetti.

La veille de Noël, une petite fille vend des allumettes dans la rue, sous la neige...

El día de su cumpleaños, un niño recibe una caja con veinticinco soldaditos de plomo. Uno de ellos tiene solamente una pierna, pues al fundirlos había sido el último y no había habido suficiente plomo para terminarlo. Cerca del soldadito se encuentra una hermosa bailarina hecha de papel con una cinta azul anudada en el hombro y adornada con una lentejuela. Ella, como él, se detiene sobre una sola pierna, y el soldadito se enamora de ella.

Sprinkled with humor, Our Last Christmas Wish is a raw and inspiring story of hope, faith, and love. Chris’ resolution to live with meaning and his determination to inspire that passion in others kindles joy and warmth in the true spirit of Christmas, enriching lives around the world as his story is shared year after year.