Can you recommend some Christmas stories from 'A Midnight Clear Selected Family Christmas Stories'?

Expect a collection that focuses on the family aspect of Christmas. There could be stories about grandparents sharing their old Christmas memories, or parents trying to make the perfect Christmas for their children. Since it has 'A Midnight Clear' in the title, there might be some stories set during the quiet of midnight on Christmas, perhaps with a spiritual or reflective tone.

I haven't actually read this book in full. But generally, 'Selected Family Christmas Stories' likely contain heartwarming tales related to Christmas. They might be about family reunions during the holiday, the magic of Christmas morning, or the spirit of giving. 'A Midnight Clear' in the title could imply that some of the stories take place around midnight, which is often a significant time in Christmas lore, perhaps with a touch of mystery or special significance.

The stories are special because they often revolve around family values. For example, they might show how families support each other during the Christmas season, which is a time of giving and receiving love.

Sure. 'Love Actually' has several intertwined family - related Christmas dramas. It shows different aspects of love and family during the Christmas season. There's the story of a stepfather trying to bond with his stepson, and a couple dealing with infidelity. Also, 'The Holiday' is a great one. Two women swap homes for Christmas. One goes to a small English village and gets involved in a family - like community there, while the other has an unexpected encounter with a movie composer in Los Angeles, and they both experience new family - like relationships.

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.

Well, from the list of animated Christmas stories, 'The Polar Express' is quite popular. It takes viewers on a magical train ride to the North Pole. Then there's 'Frosty the Snowman', which tells the story of a snowman that comes to life. 'Santa Claus is Comin' to Town' is also a good pick as it explains how Santa started his Christmas journey.

One of the popular animated Christmas stories is 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'. It's a classic that shows the transformation of the Grinch from a Christmas - hater to someone who understands the true meaning of the holiday. Another great one is 'A Charlie Brown Christmas', which features the beloved Peanuts characters and their celebration of Christmas in a simple yet heartwarming way. And 'Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer' is also a well - known animated Christmas story, following Rudolph's journey of self - discovery and acceptance.

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.

A family had a tradition of making handmade ornaments every Christmas. One year, they decided to make ornaments for a local children's hospital. They spent weeks creating beautiful and unique ornaments. On Christmas Eve, they went to the hospital and decorated the children's rooms with the ornaments. The joy on the children's faces made it a truly special Christmas for the family.

Well, from the 'top 50 christmas stories', there might be 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'. It's a very popular story about a grumpy character who tries to steal Christmas from the Whos in Whoville but then has a change of heart. Also, there could be some traditional Nativity - related stories that focus on the birth of Jesus, which is central to the Christmas celebration.