the night before christmas by nikolai gogol

All of his creativity, meticulousness, and whimsy is on display in this book - from the story about the clumsy polar bear who accidentally falls through the roof of Father Christmas’ abode to the tale of the renegade reindeer scattering presents every which way. But Tolkien deserves a place on the mantle with Letters from Father Christmas: a gorgeous collection of the notes that Tolkien (ahem, we mean “Father Christmas”) sent to his kids every Christmas.Īs with Lord of the Rings, Tolkien delivers impressively. The father of modern fantasy might not be the first author that springs to mind when you think about the cheery Christmas books niche. There’s something here for everyone, from the classics to the more obscure - but just as enjoyable. If you’re looking to pick up a little something to get yourself in the holiday spirit (or inspire you to treat every day like it's Christmas), we’ve got you covered with 40 of the best Christmas books. Perhaps the weather forecasts are predicting the opposite of a white Christmas? No problem - here’s Ezra Jack Keats’ A Snowy Day to help you disappear into a world full of snow. Are you wondering, for instance, if the pudding you’re served at your big family reunion is poisoned? Then it’s Agatha Christie’s The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding to the rescue. And luckily, there’s one for every Christmas occasion. From The Polar Express to A Christmas Carol, Christmas books spread cheer and wisdom wherever they’re read.

Of course, half the joy of Christmas is curling up next to the hearth with a good book in hand. It can only mean one thing! Christmas is here. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” is being blared inside every merrily decorated department store.

Snow is falling, fires are crackling, the smell of gingerbread houses wafts through the air. The 40 Most Festive Christmas Books to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

The night before christmas by nikolai gogol