Here are a few favorite Christmas classic stories that were made into great movies.
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Why did the Grinch Steal Christmas?
Why I Love the Grinch As the snow fell softly outside in a pre-Christmas covering, my family would curl up on the couch and living room floor to watch endless children’s Christmas specials. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was always a favorite. Dr. Seuss has a way with rhythm and rhyming that resonated with meContinue reading “Why did the Grinch Steal Christmas?”
Lessons from a Christmas Carol
What are your thoughts on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol? Do you have a favorite character or part of the story? What are some interesting themes or observations you want to share? Do you have any fond memories of this classic story?
A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
Perhaps one of the most well-known Christmas classics is A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. The writing is phenomenal in its prose, but what is arguably most compelling about the tale are the characters and story arc Dickens creates. What makes this piece so famous and why does it connect with people so well, leavingContinue reading “A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas”
Classic Reads 