Can you recommend some good childrens xmas stories?

One of the main themes is generosity. In stories like 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', the transformation of the Grinch from a mean character to one who gives back shows this. Another theme is magic. 'The Polar Express' is full of magical elements like the train journey to the North Pole. And of course, the spirit of Christmas is a big theme, which often includes family, love and celebration as in 'A Christmas Carol' where Scrooge rediscovers the importance of these things.

Sure. 'The Little Match Girl' is a well - known Xmas - themed bedtime story. It's a rather sad story about a poor girl who tries to sell matches on a cold Christmas night. Also, there's the story of Frosty the Snowman. Frosty comes to life and has all kinds of adventures during Christmas. Then there's the story of how the Christmas tree became a part of the Christmas tradition.

Sure. One famous Xmas horror story is 'Silent Night, Deadly Night'. It turns the festive season into a nightmare with a killer Santa Claus. Another one could be 'Krampus'. It features a dark, horned creature that punishes naughty children during Christmas, which is a very different and spooky take on the holiday.

One short Xmas story is 'The Little Match Girl'. A poor girl tries to sell matches on a cold Christmas Eve. As she lights the matches to keep warm, she has visions of beautiful things like a warm stove, a delicious Christmas feast, and her deceased grandmother. It's a sad yet poignant tale that shows the harshness of life and the hope that Christmas can bring even in difficult times.

Sure. 'Frosty the Snowman' is a lovely xmas kids story. A magical hat brings a snowman to life, and he has all kinds of adventures with the kids. Then there's 'The Polar Express'. It takes children on a magical train ride to the North Pole to meet Santa. Also, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' is about a grumpy creature who tries to steal Christmas but then has a change of heart.

One popular children's Christmas story is 'The Night Before Christmas'. It tells about Santa Claus coming to a house on Christmas Eve. Another great one is 'Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer', which is about a reindeer with a shiny red nose who saves Christmas. And 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens is also a classic, though it might be a bit more complex for younger kids but still has valuable lessons about kindness and Christmas spirit.

There's also 'Skipping Christmas' by John Grisham. It's about a couple who decides to skip all the Christmas traditions for a year. It's an interesting take on the holiday season. And 'Hercule Poirot's Christmas' by Agatha Christie is a mystery novel set during Christmas.

A very lovely children's short story is 'The Ugly Duckling'. It's about a little duckling that is different from the others and is often made fun of because it looks 'ugly'. But as it grows up, it turns out to be a beautiful swan. This story tells children that everyone is special in their own way and not to judge by appearances.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a very famous children's novel. It tells the story of a little prince from another planet and his adventures on Earth. Another one is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', which is full of strange and wonderful adventures of Alice in a magical world. And 'Charlotte's Web' is also great. It shows the beautiful friendship between a pig and a spider.

Sure. There are quite a few 'beloved xmas fanfic' out there. You can start by looking on popular fanfic websites like Archive of Our Own. Just search for 'xmas' in the tags and then look for the ones that have a high number of hits and positive reviews. That way you're more likely to find the beloved ones.