Celebrate the yuletide season with The Ultimate Compendium of Christmas Classics, a heartwarming collection that brings together the most cherished holiday stories and poems from around the world. This anthology is the perfect Christmas companion, ideal for cozy fireside readings and sharing the joy of literature with loved ones. The collection is a treasure trove of festive tales and verses that capture the spirit of Christmas and kindle the warmth of the holiday season. From Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" to Clement Clarke Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas," each piece in this anthology illuminates the magic, goodwill, and wonder of Christmas. Whether you want to introduce the younger generation to classic holiday tales or relive the memories of your own childhood Christmases, "The Ultimate Compendium of Christmas Classics" is the perfect addition to your holiday bookshelf. Revel in the nostalgia, spread the joy, and create unforgettable Christmas memories with this timeless collection. After all, there's no better way to celebrate the holiday season than with classic stories that have warmed hearts for generations. This collection of timeless yuletide tales from Dickens, Alcott, Baum, Hoffmann, & more, is a highly readable -- and eminently giftable -- compendium of the most timeless and beloved Christmas stories, collected from the works of history's greatest writers. Included in this volume are: Clement Moore's 'Twas The Night Before Christmas - Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol and The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain - O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi - L. Frank Baum's The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus - ETA Hoffmann's Nutcracker and the Mouse King - Five short stories from Louisa May Alcott, including an excerpt from Little Women - Three short stories from Harriet Beecher Stowe - William Dean Howells's Christmas Every Day - Anthony Trollope's Christmas at Thompson Hall - Washington Irving's Old Christmas