Can you recommend some stories from 'Readers Digest Christmas Stories'?

Perhaps there is a story of an individual who has lost their Christmas spirit over the years due to various hardships. But then, through an unexpected encounter, like meeting a kind stranger or seeing the joy in a child's eyes on Christmas Eve, they rediscover the beauty and meaning of Christmas. This kind of story often appears in such collections as it is inspiring and heart - warming.

Perhaps there was a family that received a Christmas ham as a gift. They put it in the fridge, but their mischievous dog managed to get it out and ate half of it before they noticed. Then they had to scramble to find a replacement ham on Christmas Eve. It was a mad and funny adventure to get a new ham in time for Christmas dinner.

Well, there are many. For example, the story 'A Retrieved Reformation' is quite engaging. It tells about a safecracker who tries to turn over a new leaf. The character development in this story is really interesting as you see him struggle between his old ways and his new resolve. Also, 'The Cop and the Anthem' is a humorous yet thought - provoking story about a homeless man's attempts to get arrested so he can have a warm place to stay during winter.

There could be a story in it about a person's journey of self - discovery. They might face various challenges and through those experiences, they learn more about themselves. For example, a character who thought they were meant for a certain type of life but then discovers a whole new passion through a chance encounter. It's these kinds of relatable and inspiring stories that often make 'Readers Digest Best Stories' so great.

Sure. One common type of ghost story in Readers Digest might be the classic haunted house story. There could be tales of strange noises, cold spots, and apparitions seen in old, dilapidated mansions. For example, a story about a family who moves into an old house and starts experiencing unexplainable events at night, like doors opening on their own and the sound of footsteps when no one is there.

A memorable one could be the story of a woman who accidentally wrapped up her cat as a present. She was in such a hurry to get all the presents wrapped that she didn't realize until she heard meowing from under the tree. Her family was very surprised when they opened the 'present' to find a very confused cat.

One main theme is giving. It shows how people give selflessly during Christmas, whether it's gifts, time or love.

There are countless funny stories in Readers Digest. One might be about a dog that accidentally chased its own tail thinking it was a strange little creature. Another could be a story of a man who mistook his neighbor's car for his own and tried to unlock it for ages before realizing his mistake.

There was this hilarious story of a dog that chased its own tail so vigorously that it got dizzy and ran into a wall. But instead of being deterred, it just sat there looking confused and wagging its tail as if nothing had happened, much to the amusement of its owner.

Well, there might be a story where a group of hunters were trying to track a deer. They followed what they thought were deer tracks for hours. But in the end, they found out they had been following the tracks made by one of their own group members who had gotten lost earlier and was wandering around in circles. This led to a lot of laughter and teasing among them once they realized the truth.