Can you recommend some obscure Christmas short stories?

One obscure Christmas story is 'The Little Match Girl' by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the sad tale of a young girl trying to sell matches on a cold Christmas Eve. Another is 'The Christmas Tree' by Charles Dickens. It has unique perspectives on the holiday. And there's also 'A Christmas Memory' by Truman Capote which is a bittersweet reminiscence of Christmas in the South.

In some obscure Christmas short stories, a common theme is redemption. For example, in stories where a character has done wrong things but then finds a way to make amends during the Christmas season. Another theme is the importance of family. Like in stories set in small towns where families come together for Christmas and the bonds are strengthened. Also, there's the theme of hope. In the midst of a cold and difficult Christmas, characters often find hope in small things like a kind gesture or a simple gift.

Sure. Here's one. A man went to the doctor and said, 'Doctor, I keep thinking I'm a deck of cards.' The doctor replied, 'I'll deal with you later.'

Well, there's an obscure bedtime story called 'The Whispering Wind's Secret'. In this story, the wind has a secret message it's trying to tell a little girl who lives in a small cottage on the hill. And also, 'The Invisible Cat's Quest'. It's about a cat that is invisible except to a special little boy, and they go on a journey to find the cat's lost home.

One such story is 'The Werewolf of Bedburg'. It's about a man named Peter Stubbe who was believed to be a werewolf in the 16th century. He was accused of various heinous crimes like murder and cannibalism. Another is the story of the 'Gilles de Rais', a nobleman who was rumored to have dabbled in dark magic and committed atrocious acts against children in medieval France.

One short Christmas story could be about a lonely old man who on Christmas Eve is visited by a group of carol - singers. Their joy and the Christmas spirit they bring make him feel less alone. He then decides to join them in spreading the cheer around the neighborhood.

Obscure Christmas stories are special because they offer a different view of the holiday. They might focus on aspects that are not often explored in mainstream Christmas tales, like the experiences of minor characters or unique cultural traditions related to Christmas.

Sure. One common type of short Christmas story from 'guideposts' might be about a family coming together during Christmas after being apart for a long time. It shows the warmth and love that the holiday season brings to reunite families.

One of the great Christmas short stories from the list might be 'A Visit from St. Nicholas'. It's famous for lines like 'Twas the night before Christmas...'. This story gives a very detailed and charming account of Santa Claus's visit. There are also stories like 'The Snow Queen' which, although not strictly a typical Christmas story, has elements of winter and magic that are often associated with Christmas. Another is 'The Christmas Box', which is a story full of family, love and the true meaning of Christmas.

One short Christmas story is 'The Gift of the Magi'. It's about a young couple, Jim and Della. Della sells her long, beautiful hair to buy a chain for Jim's precious watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It shows the selfless love between them during Christmas.