Christmas Short Works Collection 2007
Various
Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Celebrate the spirit of the season with the Christmas Short Works Collection, a delightful anthology of public domain stories, essays, poems, and scripture passages. Curated by LibriVox volunteers, this collection brings together a variety of voices and perspectives, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Christmas literature.
Among the featured works is A Cornish Christmas Play, a traditional mummers' play performed by members of the UK LibriVox chapter, showcasing the festive customs of the season. This collection not only highlights the joy and warmth of Christmas but also reflects on its deeper meanings through diverse literary forms.
Whether you seek inspiration, reflection, or simply a cozy listen during the holidays, this collection offers a unique blend of narratives that capture the essence of Christmas across cultures and traditions.
Chapitres
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| Adventures of the Blue Carbuncle | 50:09 | Lu par Ralph Snelson | |
| Christmas at Sea | 4:19 | Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010) | |
| Christmas Fairy of Strasburg | 8:54 | Lu par Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014) | |
| Christmas Present | 11:24 | Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010) | |
| A Christmas Star | 8:30 | Lu par Esther | |
| Christmas Storms and Sunshine | 34:06 | Lu par Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014) | |
| Christmas Trees | 4:10 | Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010) | |
| A Conscience Pudding | 33:27 | Lu par Cori Samuel | |
| A Cornish Christmas Play | 5:46 | Lu par LibriVox Volunteers | |
| The Gift of the Magi | 13:50 | Lu par Patti Brugman | |
| God Bless Us Every One | 1:47 | Lu par Jan MacGillivray | |
| Hang Up the Baby’s Stocking | 1:53 | Lu par Jan MacGillivray | |
| Hoodoo McFiggin's Christmas | 6:22 | Lu par Doug Stalnaker | |
| Karma | 1:11 | Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010) | |
| Little Match Girl | 7:01 | Lu par Don Good | |
| Little Tree | 1:34 | Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010) | |
| The Magi | 0:59 | Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010) | |
| Mr. Bluffs' Experiences of Holidays | 16:01 | Lu par Nathalie J. | |
| Mrs. Santa Claus | 5:59 | Lu par Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) | |
| The Night After Christmas | 3:59 | Lu par Jan MacGillivray | |
| An Old-Time Christmas | 10:14 | Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010) | |
| The Philanthropist's Christmas | 20:42 | Lu par Nathalie J. | |
| The Queerest Christmas Grace | 18:19 | Lu par Nathalie J. | |
| A Rhyme for Christmas | 2:43 | Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010) | |
| The Story of Christmas | 7:03 | Lu par Esther | |
| A Story that Never Ends | 14:23 | Lu par Tofor | |
| To An Old Fogey | 2:28 | Lu par Cori Samuel | |
| Twas the Night Before Christmas (A Visit From St. Nicholas) | 3:51 | Lu par JemmaBlythe | |
| Vera's First Christmas Adventure | 25:19 | Lu par Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Twas the Night Before Christmas (A Visit From St. Nicholas) | 4:06 | Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010) |
Critiques
Enjoyable
Janelle
There was a good variety of stories in this volume, although I never fail to be surprised by the Victorian appreciation for tragic Christmas stories. I didn't listen to every story as I've previously read some of them.