Can you recommend some stories from 'best classic christmas stories'?

Sure. 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' is a very popular one. It vividly describes Santa Claus's visit on Christmas Eve.

Well, from the list of classic christmas stories, there's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'. The Grinch is a character who hates Christmas and tries to steal it from the Whos in Whoville. But in the end, he realizes the true meaning of Christmas. Also, 'Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer' is a popular story about a reindeer with a shiny red nose who overcomes being different and saves Christmas.

Well, perhaps there's a story about two friends who go on a fishing trip. One is very serious about fishing while the other just keeps making jokes and causing chaos, like accidentally knocking over the bait bucket every time they start to get a bite.

One story from 'the best christmas short stories' that stands out is 'The Little Match Girl'. It's a sad yet poignant story about a poor little girl who tries to sell matches on a cold Christmas Eve. The story shows the harsh reality of life for some during the Christmas season while also having elements of hope and beauty in the girl's visions.

A great classic Christmas story is 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'. The Grinch, a bitter creature, tries to steal Christmas from the Whos in Whoville. But he discovers that Christmas is not about the presents and trappings but the spirit of the holiday. The story has been adapted into many forms, including a famous animated TV special, and it always reminds people of the true essence of Christmas.

In 'A Christmas Carol', there's Ebenezer Scrooge, a character who starts off as a very stingy and bitter man but changes by the end. Then there's Tiny Tim, a sickly boy with a big heart. In 'The Polar Express', the main character is a young boy who goes on the magical train ride. And in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!', the Grinch is a memorable character who initially hates Christmas but then learns to love it.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one. It's about a young couple who sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other, showing the true meaning of love and selflessness.

The story of the little match girl is often very heart - warming. Despite her hardships, she has beautiful visions on Christmas eve. Another could be a story where a lost dog finds its way home on Christmas day, bringing joy to the family. And there might be a story about a postman who delivers Christmas letters to everyone in a small village, spreading love.

One classic 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. These ghosts show him his past, present, and future, and through this he transforms into a kind and generous person. Another is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. A young couple, Jim and Della, are very poor but want to give each other a special Christmas gift. Della sells her long hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch, and Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It's a heartwarming tale of selfless love.

One classic Christmas ghost story is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. These ghosts show him different aspects of his life and the consequences of his actions, leading to his transformation into a more kind - hearted person.