Christmas Short Works Collection 2007


Leído por LibriVox Volunteers

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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.

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Adventures of the Blue Carbuncle 50:09 Leído por Ralph Snelson
Christmas at Sea 4:19 Leído por Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
Christmas Fairy of Strasburg 8:54 Leído por Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014)
Christmas Present 11:24 Leído por Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
A Christmas Star 8:30 Leído por Esther
Christmas Storms and Sunshine 34:06 Leído por Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014)
Christmas Trees 4:10 Leído por Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
A Conscience Pudding 33:27 Leído por Cori Samuel
A Cornish Christmas Play 5:46 Leído por LibriVox Volunteers
The Gift of the Magi 13:50 Leído por Patti Brugman
God Bless Us Every One 1:47 Leído por Jan MacGillivray
Hang Up the Baby’s Stocking 1:53 Leído por Jan MacGillivray
Hoodoo McFiggin's Christmas 6:22 Leído por Doug Stalnaker
Karma 1:11 Leído por Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
Little Match Girl 7:01 Leído por Don Good
Little Tree 1:34 Leído por Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
The Magi 0:59 Leído por Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
Mr. Bluffs' Experiences of Holidays 16:01 Leído por Nathalie J.
Mrs. Santa Claus 5:59 Leído por Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Night After Christmas 3:59 Leído por Jan MacGillivray
An Old-Time Christmas 10:14 Leído por Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
The Philanthropist's Christmas 20:42 Leído por Nathalie J.
The Queerest Christmas Grace 18:19 Leído por Nathalie J.
A Rhyme for Christmas 2:43 Leído por Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)
The Story of Christmas 7:03 Leído por Esther
A Story that Never Ends 14:23 Leído por Tofor
To An Old Fogey 2:28 Leído por Cori Samuel
Twas the Night Before Christmas (A Visit From St. Nicholas) 3:51 Leído por JemmaBlythe
Vera's First Christmas Adventure 25:19 Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017)
Twas the Night Before Christmas (A Visit From St. Nicholas) 4:06 Leído por Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010)

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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.