Can you recommend some 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.

There is also the story of the Nativity. It tells of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph traveled there and Jesus was born in a manger. Angels announced the good news to the shepherds, and wise men followed a star to bring gifts to the baby Jesus. This story is at the very heart of Christian Christmas, representing the miracle of God's son coming into the world.

A short Australian Christmas story could involve a group of koalas in a eucalyptus forest during Christmas. The little koalas are excited as they see the Christmas lights in a nearby town. A kind - hearted human brings them some eucalyptus leaves wrapped as Christmas presents, and they all share in the festive spirit, even though their Christmas is different from what we might expect in other parts of the world.

There's a story where an LDS missionary far from home during Christmas. Despite being away from family, he finds a local LDS family who welcomes him in. They have a simple yet meaningful Christmas celebration, with hymns and a prayer. This story emphasizes the sense of community within the LDS church during the Christmas season.

There's a story where a young man who has been away from home for years due to work returns for Christmas. He discovers that his small hometown has changed a lot, but the warmth of the Christmas celebrations and his family's love remain the same. This story emphasizes the importance of family during Christmas.