Read out aloud Christmas stories

One popular Christmas story is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It's about Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The Ghost of Christmas Past shows him his lonely childhood and lost love. The Ghost of Christmas Present reveals the joy and togetherness of the present Christmas, which he is missing out on. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows him a future of death and loneliness if he doesn't change. Eventually, Scrooge is transformed and becomes a kind and generous man, learning the true meaning of Christmas.

There's also 'Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer'. Rudolph has a shiny red nose which makes him different from the other reindeer. At first, he is mocked by them. But when Santa needs to guide his sleigh through a foggy night, Rudolph's bright nose saves the day. It's a story that teaches kids about acceptance and how our differences can be our strengths, and it's a great one to read out loud during Christmas time.

Another great Christmas story is 'The Night Before Christmas'. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. It vividly describes Santa Claus arriving on his sleigh with his reindeer. He comes down the chimney to leave presents for the children. It's a fun and festive story that has been read aloud to generations of kids during the Christmas season.