Holiday Classics

In this beautifully packaged anthology, discover lesser-known and tender stories and poems from classic authors you know and love. Each selection honors the spirit of the season and celebrates the beauty, mystery, and joy found at this time of year. From O. Henry’s iconic story “The Gift of the Magi” to L. Frank Baum’s quaint and clever history of Santa Claus and his reindeer, the stories gathered in A Timeless Christmas honor the yuletide tales and traditions passed down through generations.

Available as a value box set amazon.com/dp/B08F4MJLYL (copy and paste the link into your browser) Julie wants to leave a fast! ...looking to change here big city New York lifestyle and buy a small book store in a small town Roseville. Christmas time is difficult for her to do to past events and this wonderful town is Christmas crazy! Julie wants to leave a fast as she got there, but will she? Hansome Brandon Cartwright has caught here eye, is it enough to heal old memories and find true love again? Julie gives a tremendous gift of life, however, it makes cost her own life in the process, ...

I've never wanted to break the no-dating-coworkers rule... until now. Holly As a caregiver to Mom and an executive chef in a kitchen full of disrespectful staff, I'm wilting like day-old butter-leaf lettuce. I’d quit, except my job is the only thing keeping a roof over our heads. When my boss forces me to work with the new, annoyingly handsome and all too cheerful general manager to increase profits by New Year’s, I'm left with no choice but to play nice. But all my efforts to maintain a steady paycheck have backfired because behind Rhett's nauseatingly jolly facade is a man who is ...

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the timeless classic, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," brought to life by the warm and engaging narration of Jim Hanemaayer. This beloved poem, originally published in the early 19th century, has become a cherished part of Christmas tradition, delighting children and adults alike with its enchanting depiction of Santa Claus and his magical sleigh.

Ebenezer Scrooge - and his faithful greyhound, Carl - are visited on Christmas Eve by the ghost of his dead partner, Jacob Marley. What follows is the story you know, but with a twist. With faithful Carl by his side, Scrooge experiences the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, taking away a lesson that will forever change his - and Carl’s - life forever.

Ann might be willing to share her secrets, but then it turns out Jack is hiding several of his own—at least one of one which might turn out to be deadly! Ann Leigh can barely stand the thought of Christmas. Every year when it rolls around, it brings back terrible memories of multiple tragic losses. But when she becomes a mail order bride and heads out west to marry, it’s no surprise that her new husband is bewildered by her aversion to the season. Mail Order Bride Christmas Miracles Romance Series Book 1 Leigh's Love Book 2 Melanie's Miracle Book 3 Felicity's Folly Book 4 Elise's ...

Narrated by Bernard Rosewood, one of the elves of the North Pole Consortium, the story begins with Santa's realization that a young girl's request to get her dad back for Christmas isn't going to happen. Dad, you see, died in a car accident on a snowy road shortly after Thanksgiving. The NPC can do a lot, but they can't do miracles. Enter Rudolph, who has been hairless, cranky, and perpetually irradiated since the unfortunate malfunction of the Nuclear Clock in 1964.

First published in 1843, Charles Dicken's classic morality tale transformed the manner in which the Victorians, and generations to come, would celebrate Christmas. Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge's visitation by three spirits to confront his own past, present, and future in order to learn the true meaning of the holiday season has become one of the most beloved stories in literature.

When Elizabeth Chatham met her new boss, department-store owner Nicholas Lancaster, she completely fell for him. But she never imagined that after a whirlwind courtship, Nick would be on bended knee proposing to her. It was the stuff of a Christmas fairy tale... Then Nick and Elizabeth decided to hold their wedding in Elizabeth's hometown of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and their dream of an idyllic Christmas wedding began to turn into a disaster. Elizabeth's family wanted a lively, down-home, country-style party with all their friends and relatives. Nick's family, on the other hand, pushed for...

Talked to plugin.gptinf.com Here’s the humanized version tailored for a 10 to 14-year-old audience: A tale of friendship, forgiveness, and the magic of giving. Welcome to the charming town of Berkeley, where snowy streets glisten, pine trees seem to whisper secrets, and Christmas magic fills the air. The Christmas Makers' Club tells the story of Elsa, a kindhearted girl who longs to fit in, and her spirited friends—Ben, Alice, and Betty—as they come together on a special mission to spread holiday cheer. What starts as a simple idea to make Christmas magical for kids at the ...

Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve and transformed from an odious miser to a charitable and loving man who vows to always cherish the Christmas season.

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of everyone's special day. This wonderful audiobook from Eric Carle featuring all kinds of birthday surprises--from presents to balloons, and of course, cake--with The Very Hungry Caterpillar making an appearance alongside each one. This audiobook is the perfect birthday gift for listeners young and old.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a heartless old miser who doesn't enjoy Christmas and doesn't think anyone else should, either. But, one Christmas Eve, some ghostly visitors take Scrooge on a journey that changes his mind for ever.

In this small town of Silver Ridges, Meet Carrie Lawson she is the leading event planner. Especially the famous Valentine’s Day celebrations. But this year is markedly different! Her younger sister, Mary, is very sick. Juggling work and family obligations, Carrie feels tired and alone. Dr. Luke Coleridge Mary’s physician from New York is immediately smitten with beautiful, talented Carrie Lawson, but her wariness about him being her sister’s physician means their relationship may never get off the ground. Can Carrie ever learn to trust Luke has both her best interests and Mary’s at ...

Dem herzlosen Geizkragen Ebenezer Scrooge erscheint in der Weihnachtsnacht erst der Geist seines verstorbenen Geschäftspartners Jacob Marley, dann die Geister der vergangenen, gegenwärtigen und zukünftigen Weihnacht. Sie verdeutlichen ihm seine Grausamkeit und Hässlichkeit gegenüber seinen Mitmenschen und führen die Verwandlung von Ebenezer Scrooge herbei. So wird der einstige Menschenfeind zu einem liebenswürdigen und barmherzigen Menschen, der seinen guten Vorsätzen Taten folgen lässt und dafür sorgt, dass dies ein unvergessliches Weihnachtsfest wird.

A master of language, moral lessons, and capturing the beauty of the everyday, Charles Dickens also brings elements of magic and wonder to this tale along with, of course, the meaning and joy of the Christmas season. Expecting to be able to bask in the nostalgia of the holiday, the character of Ebenezer Scrooge exists in stark contrast and is instantly despised. Dickens chooses Scrooge as his protagonist to take his audience through the selfish distractions of this world. A cautionary tale with a heartwarming twist, A Christmas Carol was and is a beloved classic for good reason.

Oregon Frontier 1850’s When Margaret agrees to marry John Holliday, it’s with a secret she knows could cost her dearly. And it does. When she shows up in Oregon and John learns she’s deceived him, he becomes cold and withdrawn, even as he’s kind and loving to her son. Determined to trust that God will help mend the rift in her brand-new relationship, Margaret dedicates herself to her new marriage. But nothing goes right. The plot of land John has been deeded refuses to give any crops. Their chickens start vanishing. As Margaret struggles to help find ways to make ends meet, with ...

You can’t fight love. Darcy knows he is falling for Elizabeth Bennet, but he doesn’t want to be connected to her ill-bred family, so he struggles to put her out of his mind. Until he receives an anonymous valentine. Caroline Bingley sent the valentine, but Darcy thinks it is from Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth thinks Mr. Darcy is an arrogant, disagreeable man, until he shows up on her doorstep, declaring his undying love for her. She is astonished. He is only half as obnoxious as he was before. What could have made the difference? A Valentine for Darcy is a Pride and Prejudice Variation ...

Tantor Media presents a collection of some of the most popular Christmas stories read by award-winning narrators Renee Raudman and Alan Sklar. This special anthology will transport listeners back to the Christmases of their youth, when they first heard these holiday tales.

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens to you and your family.