"Christmas Day on Old Windy Mountain" is a heartwarming short story by Mary Noailles Murfree. It tells the tale of a remote Appalachian community preparing for Christmas. The story captures the essence of rural mountain life, highlighting the simplicity and unity of the people as they come together to celebrate the holiday. Despite the harsh conditions of mountain living, the spirit of Christmas and the warmth of human connection shine through in this story, conveying a message of hope and community in the face of adversity. Mary Noailles Murfree, also known as Charles Egbert Craddock, was an American author who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She wrote stories about people in the Appalachian region of the United States. Her stories helped people learn about the unique way of life in the mountains. Even though she used a different name when she wrote, her work was celebrated for its accurate descriptions of the region and its people, making her an important writer of her time. Similar to Mark Twain, Mary uses colloquial and vernacular dialogue to bring her characters to life. “Christmas Day on Old Windy Mountain” is part of the collection entitled The Young Mountaineers published in 1897. Larger, clear font including the standard 'g' children learn to write.