Christmas Short Stories

The Christian Symbols in the 12 Days of Christmas Song. The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" has everything to do with the Christian and the way Christians celebrate not only Christmas, but their faith. Each gift in the 12 days of Christmas has been associated with a symbol of the Christian religion. 1 Partridge in a pear tree = Jesus 2 Turtle Doves = The Old and New Testaments 3 French Hens = Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues 4 Calling Birds = the Four Gospels and/or the...Read Full Story

It's Christmas time again A time for bright lights and carols Junior is calm He loves to be held And together we sway to the tunes The jingle bells And to the silent nights As I hold him I can't help but imagine The fond memories I am creating with him How someday he will look back With nostalgia When I am long gone This Christmas I am mindful That life is short Our moments are fleeting And beauty and strength Fade away Just as the summer into winter So I will cherish this momentRead Full Story

“The custom of Christmas-trees came from Germany. I can remember when they were first introduced into England, and what wonderful things we thought them. Now, every village school has its tree, and the scholars openly discuss whether the presents have been ‘good,’ or ‘mean,’ as compared with other trees in former years. The first one that I ever saw I believed to have come from Good Father Christmas himself; but little boys have grown too wise now to be taken in for their own amusement. They...Read Full Story

Click here to read an article about what it means to understand inspirational Christmas stories. "On Christmas day in Seventy-six, Our gallant troops with bayonets fixed, To Trenton marched away." Children, have any of you ever thought of what little people like you were doing in this country more than a hundred years ago, when the cruel tide of war swept over its bosom? From many homes the fathers were absent, fighting bravely for the liberty which we now enjoy, while the mothers no less...Read Full Story

"Oh...the weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful..." --really it is! The storm we'd been promised has arrived. It was kind enough to pack its punch well after we returned home from a friend's Christmas party last night. They are the kind of friends that make living on the Cape truly worthwhile. They're fun and they are always up for a good time. They have a tradition at there holiday party to host a 'Yankee Swap'. It's a fun game of passed presents to get everyone in the...Read Full Story