Miracle and Other Christmas Stories
Miracle and Other Christmas Stories

Author: Connie Willis

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 2009-11-04

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 0307573664

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The winner of multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, Connie Willis capture the timeless essence of generosity and goodwill in this magical collection if Christmas stories. These eight tales-two of which have never before been published-boldly reimagine the stories of Christmas while celebrating the power of love and compassion. This enchanting treasury includes: "Miracle," in which a young woman's carefully devised plans to find romance go awry when her guardian angel shows her the true meaning of love "In Coppelius's Toyshop," where a jaded narcissist finds himself trapped in a crowded toy store at Christmastime "Epiphany," in which three modern-day wisemen embark on a quest unlike any they've ever experienced "Inn," where a choir singer gives shelter to a homeless man and his pregnant wife-only to learn later that there's much more to the couple than meets the eye And more

A Lot Like Christmas
A Lot Like Christmas

Author: Connie Willis

Publisher: Del Rey

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 0399182357

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This new, expanded edition of Miracle and Other Christmas Stories features twelve brilliantly reimagined holiday tales, five of which are collected here for the first time. Christmas comes but once a year, yet the stories in this dazzling collection are fun to read anytime. They put a speculative spin on the holiday, giving fans of acclaimed author Connie Willis a welcome gift and a dozen reasons to be of good cheer. Brimming with Willis’s trademark insights and imagination, these heartwarming tales are full of humor, absurdity, human foibles, tragedy, joy, and hope. They both embrace and send up many of the best Christmas traditions, including the holiday newsletter, Secret Santas, office parties, holiday pageants, and Christmas dinners (both elaborate and spare). There are Rockettes, the best and worst Christmas movies, modern-day Magi, Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come—and the triumph of generosity over greed. Like all the timeless classics we return to year after year, these stories affirm our faith in love, magic, and the wonder of the season. Praise for A Lot Like Christmas “A perfect stocking stuffer for Christmas—celebrating fans of [Connie] Willis’s humorous SF.”—Publishers Weekly “A collection of Christmas stories with just the right blend of sugar and spice . . . sweet and sharp, whimsical and heartfelt, funny and warm . . . Fans of Willis’s gently comic speculative fiction will love this collection, and it will also appeal to readers looking to get into the holiday spirit.”—Kirkus Reviews

Christmas Miracles
Christmas Miracles

Author: Cecil Murphey

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2009-10-13

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1429987944

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Celebrate the season of hope and miracles with these inspiring true stories that will warm the heart and touch the soul... A man lies gravely ill in the hospital on Christmas when he hears angels singing and immediately makes a full recovery. A little boy with dyslexia sits down to read a Christmas book and realizes that his disability has vanished. And a woman's faith is renewed by the chance discovery of a simple nativity set. Many ordinary people experience God's grace during those special moments when Christmas becomes more than just a holiday, but a time for miracles. Cecil Murphey and Marley Gibson bring you the real-life stories of everyday people who have experienced these life-changing moments of hope, comfort, and transformation—all during the most wonderful time of the year.

Christmas Miracles
Christmas Miracles

Author: Brad Steiger

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-08-17

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1440516081

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"Brad and Sherry Hansen Steiger are two of my favorite people. Their wonderful book Christmas Miracles is a treasury of uplifting stories that demonstrates the wonders that can and do accompany our lives." —Shirley MacLaine, Academy Award-winning actress and author The promise that miracles can happen is never more certain than during the holiday season, when it really does seem that your dreams and wishes can come true. From a guardian angel who finds a desperately needed job for a man whose wife is about to give birth right before Christmas to pair of grieving parents who receive a warm Christmas message from their recently departed son, these incredible-but-true, larger-than-life miracles celebrate the wondrous joys of this special time of year. Because the first Christmas—and every one since—is a miracle.

American Christmas Stories
American Christmas Stories

Author: Connie Willis

Publisher: Library of America

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 467

ISBN-13: 159853713X

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** A New York Times New and Noteworthy Book ** Library of America and Connie Willis present 150 years of diverse, ingenious, and uniquely American Christmas stories Christmas took on its modern cast in America, and over the last 150 years the most magical time of the year has inspired scores of astonishingly diverse and ingenious stories. Library of America joins with acclaimed author Connie Willis to present a unparalleled collection of American stories about Christmas, literary gems that showcase how the holiday became one of the signature aspects of our culture. Spanning from the origins of the American tradition of holiday storytelling in the wake of the Civil War to today, this is the biggest and best anthology of American Christmas stories ever assembled. From ghost stories to the genres of crime, science fiction, fantasy, westerns, humor, and horror, stories of Christmas morning, gifts, wise men, nativities, family, commercialism, and dinners from New York to Texas to outer space, this anthology reveals the evolution of Christmas in America--as well as the surprising ways in which it has remained the same.

A Miracle Under the Christmas Tree
A Miracle Under the Christmas Tree

Author: Jennifer Basye Sander

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2012-10-16

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 0373892632

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Filled with remarkable true stories of the kindness of strangers and the blessings of answered prayers, this collection with its small miracles truly captures the spirit of the season. They remind us that the greatest gifts in life can't be gift wrapped.

Miracle on 10th Street
Miracle on 10th Street

Author: Madeleine L'Engle

Publisher: Convergent Books

Published: 2019-10-29

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1524759325

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Celebrate the season with this beautiful and inspiring collection of thoughtful reflections on Christmas from the bestselling author of A Wrinkle in Time. For more than seventy years, Madeleine L’Engle’s writing have delighted and inspired readers. In her stories, essays, poems, journal entries, and letters, she returned again and again to the beauty of Christmas, illuminating the holiday with her singular insight and imagination. Miracle on 10th Street includes excerpts from her most cherished works, reflecting on Advent, Incarnation, Epiphany, mystery, and redemption. In these pages, L’Engle points to the marvels and curiosities that fill everyday life. And, as always, she shows herself to be a one-woman force for celebration—fully believing that delight and wonder must mark the life of anyone who sees God’s love at work.

Christmas Miracles
Christmas Miracles

Author: Jamie Miller

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2011-03-08

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 006203104X

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At Christmas, our hearts are touched by reports of wondrous occurrences that make us stop, reflect, and hope. This luminous book shares true accounts of Christmas miracles-- inspiring events that happened to real people at Christmas time, including: A Christmas Mystery: A deaf boy's generosity is miraculously rewarded First Christmas: Newlyweds take part in the local Christmas pageant -- and receive a surprising lesson in timeless love My Christmas Angel: A pro baseball player visits a children's ward to cheer the patients, and is himself transformed A Heart for Christmas: A series of coincidences brings new life to a little girl The Stranger: A gentle, mysterious Christmas Eve visitor awes a family Christmas Saved My Mother: A rabbi tells how his mother, fleeing the Holocaust, was spared on Christmas Eve George Misses a Shift: Sudden car trouble on Christmas night saves a couple's life... and more. Albert Einstein said, "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is." If you believe in miracles -- or want to -- let Christmas Miracles light the candle of hope in your heart this year.

A Christmas Story for Miracle
A Christmas Story for Miracle

Author: Suzanne Marshall

Publisher:

Published: 2017-11-27

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9781981187041

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Give MIRACLE a Christmas story full of joy! This Christmas book is personalized for any child named MIRACLE. In A Christmas Story, MIRACLE saves the spirit of Christmas! A Christmas Story is one of our Christmas stories for kids, Christmas books for kids, Christmas gifts for kids, personalized Christmas gifts, Christmas presents for kids. It features fun rhymes, adorable animals and colorful illustrations. If you want a DIFFERENT NAME, do not buy this book. Instead, go to LiveWellMedia.com to order this book with the name you want. Reviews for Personalized Books and Coloring Books by Suzanne Marshall A lovely book! This book is wonderfully made & our grandchild loves it! We love it too! It is a great book for quiet time reading. Plan on ordering more. Thank you sooo much! Put a smile on your child's face with this book! This is such a great book! It repeats my grandson's name on each page. It's an awesome bedtime story; he looks forward to it! Well worth the $19.99 ! ~ Lyn My daughter has me read this to her every single night! It is a very positive book with wonderful messages to kids! Highly recommend it. ~ Sarah Adorable & Uplifting! I got this book for a friend's son and they absolutely loved it! I browsed through it, and the pictures are adorable. The message is very positive. I would recommend this book to anyone, but it does make a great gift! ~ Diana Ms. Marshall has a gift for touching the hearts of her young readers, as well as those who are young at heart. ~ Leila, Luke and Sasha I received the book today and it's beautiful. I'm a RN and I work in a NICU; the book was purchased for one of my little patients. I'm so excited to give it to the family! ~ Haleema An amazing gift! Everyone should have this book! The photos are bright and fun, full of life and love. This book would be a special gift for ANYONE young or old. We all need an extra reminder now and then of who and what makes the most impact on our lives. ~ Anny Reinforcing self-love, and love from others! Reinforces the idea and concept that your beautiful child is loved! - PR Fantastic writing and illustrations. Our Granddaughter really enjoys seeing her name in books. ~ Caroline This book has a warm, playful theme that kids will love, adults will feel good reading such positive affirmation for their kids to read over and over again. I highly recommend a copy for home and as a gift for loved ones! ~ Sarah This book has been effective at helping [my daughter] to build confidence in herself. ~ Amy The books have arrived and I love them! Thank you so much. ~ Clemmie Say "Merry Christmas" to a special child with one of our personalized books! Keywords include: Christmas stories for kids, Christmas books for kids, Christmas gifts for kids, personalized Christmas gifts, Christmas presents for kids.

Santa Miracles
Santa Miracles

Author: Brad Steiger

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-09-18

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1440513538

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! In this heartfelt collection of real-life Santa stories, Christmas lovers will learn that the jolly old elf is alive and well and still performing miracles that reflect the spirit of the season this and every Christmas. Inside you will meet such inspiring Santa Clauses as: Raleigh, the mailman, who every Christmas, donned a Santa suit to distribute gifts of toys and food to the poor families in "shanty town," because they were too proud to accept charity from someone they knew Bill, the juvenile delinquent sentenced by the judge to play Santa and distribute gifts to the children at a local orphanage—who in the process discovered the true spirit of Christmas Robert, who kept an old man from being mugged one cold December night, only to recognize him later over coffee as the local department store Santa who had brightened his childhood Christmases Not even Scrooge himself could resist these touching yuletide stories of cheer, hope, and love. If you love Christmas, you'll love this book!