Can you recommend some real short Christmas stories?

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.

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.

Well, there's 'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus'. It's a response to a little girl's question about the existence of Santa Claus. It has a very heartwarming message. Also, 'The Little Match Girl' by Hans Christian Andersen is a poignant Christmas short story that shows the harsh reality of a poor girl on a cold Christmas night.

Sure. 'The Little Match Girl' is a poignant Christmas short story. It's about a poor little girl who tries to sell matches on a cold Christmas night. As she lights the matches to keep warm, she has visions of wonderful things like a warm stove, a delicious meal, and her deceased grandmother. It's a sad yet thought - provoking story that reflects on the hardships some face during the holidays. Also, 'Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus' is a heartwarming one.

One short Christmas story could be about a lonely old man who lives alone in a small cottage. On Christmas Eve, a group of carolers stop by his house. Their warm voices and kind smiles touch his heart. He invites them in, and they share stories and hot chocolate. It's a simple story about the magic of human connection during Christmas.

One great Christmas devotional short story is 'The Gift of the Magi'. It's about a young couple who are very poor but deeply in love. The wife cuts and sells her long beautiful hair to buy a chain for her husband's precious watch, while the husband sells his watch to buy combs for his wife's hair. It shows the selfless love during Christmas time.

There is a story of a pioneer community during Christmas. A young boy in the community found an injured bird right before Christmas. He took it in and nursed it back to health. On Christmas day, the bird flew away but left a beautiful feather. The boy's kindness became a symbol of the Christmas spirit in the pioneer community, showing that even in tough times, acts of kindness matter.

One great Christmas short story is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Through these encounters, he transforms into a kind and generous person. Another is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. A young couple sacrifices their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other, showing the true meaning of love at Christmas. And 'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus' is also a heartwarming story that affirms the magic of Christmas for a young girl.