The Pearl Story Book: Tales and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year’s By Ada M. Skinner & Eleanor L. Skinner Step into a world of snowlit wonder, candlelight, and timeless tales. First published in 1908, The Pearl Story Book gathers a luminous collection of stories, poems, and legends celebrating the beauty and meaning of winter — from Christmas cheer to the hopeful dawn of a new year. Edited by sisters Ada M. and Eleanor L. Skinner, this anthology was part of their celebrated seasonal series — alongside The Topaz , The Turquoise , and The Emerald Story Books — created to preserve the stories that shaped the rhythms of the year for both children and adults. This annotated edition, newly introduced for modern readers , brings fresh context while preserving the vintage charm of the original. Inside, you’ll discover: Tales of generosity, friendship, and renewal from around the world. - Christmas legends, New Year traditions, and winter folklore. - Seasonal poetry that captures the hush, beauty, and mystery of the coldest months. - A Guide to a Vintage Christmas Party and for a New Year's Gathering — ideas for simple seasonal foods, storytelling, and games inspired by the early 1900s. More than a book, The Pearl Story Book is a window into an earlier time — when storytelling brought warmth to winter nights and the year’s turning was marked with gratitude, reflection, and joy. A beautiful seasonal keepsake — perfect for reading by the fire, gifting to a loved one, or displaying on a winter mantel or holiday table. Part of the Winter Classics Collection from The Forever Story — a curated series devoted to reviving timeless works that honor the beauty, generosity, and quiet magic of the season.