Christmas Stories Compiled By Michael James Johnston ( www.ChristmasWithMike.com ) Christmas is a very Special Time of the year. I have compiled this collection of Christmas Stories to be shared with everyone. I will continue to add to this collection each and every year. You may contribute by going to www.ChristmasWithMike.com and share your Christmas Stories. Christmas 2012 Christmas Stories Compiled by Michael James Johnston This book is always growing…. Please Download your own copy – or contribute your Christmas Story - by visiting us online at www.ChristmasWithMike.com <- Find Music & More! Page 1 Christmas Stories Compiled by Michael James Johnston Christmas Stories (Updated as of November 20, 2012) A Collection of Christmas Stories To Share With Family and Friends (Compiled by Michael James Johnston – Please share your favorite Christmas Stories by going to www.ChristmasWithMike.com ) Table of Contents A CHRISTMAS TRAIN .............................................................................................................................. 10 By Thomas S. Monson ........................................................................................................................... 10 THE SCARLET FEVER CHRISTMAS ........................................................................................................... 11 By Alan Barnes, as told to his wife, Kathleen Barnes .............................................................................. 11 ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS ................................................................................................. 13 By Clement Moore ................................................................................................................................ 13 CHRISTMAS VISIONS .............................................................................................................................. 15 By Don H Staheli .................................................................................................................................... 15 THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ........................................................................................................ 17 By Unknown .......................................................................................................................................... 17 TILLY’S CHRISTMAS ................................................................................................................................ 19 By Louisa May Alcott ............................................................................................................................. 19 THE LITTLE BLUE DISHES ........................................................................................................................ 21 By Unknown .......................................................................................................................................... 21 GIFT OF THE MAGI ................................................................................................................................. 22 By O. Henry ........................................................................................................................................... 22 RUDOLPH THAT AMAZING REINDEER .................................................................................................... 25 By Robert May....................................................................................................................................... 25 THE VIOLIN THIEF .................................................................................................................................. 27 By Joseh Auslander and Audrey Wurdemann......................................................................................... 27 CHRISTMAS IS FOR LOVE ....................................................................................................................... 30 By Unknown .......................................................................................................................................... 30 THE LORD’S TREES ................................................................................................................................. 31 By Unknown .......................................................................................................................................... 31 This book is always growing…. Please Download your own copy – or contribute your Christmas Story - by visiting us online at www.ChristmasWithMike.com <- Find Music & More! Page 2 Christmas Stories Compiled by Michael James Johnston PRECIOUS JEOPARDY ............................................................................................................................. 34 By Unknown .......................................................................................................................................... 34 LOVE AND CHRISTMAS FEELINGS ........................................................................................................... 36 By Jack Smith ......................................................................................................................................... 36 WAITING. WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS ................................................................................................. 37 By Elizabeth English ............................................................................................................................... 37 THE SON ................................................................................................................................................ 38 By Unknown .......................................................................................................................................... 38 THE MISSING JESUS ............................................................................................................................... 40 By Jean Gietzen ..................................................................................................................................... 40 WHY THE CHIMES RANG ........................................................................................................................ 43 By Raymond MacDonald Alden .............................................................................................................. 43 THE GREAT WALLED COUNTRY .............................................................................................................. 46 By Raymond MacDonald Alden .............................................................................................................. 46 THE LITTLEST ANGEL .............................................................................................................................. 50 From the story by Charles Tazewell ....................................................................................................... 50 THE OTHER WISE MAN .......................................................................................................................... 54 From the story by Henry Van Dyke ........................................................................................................ 54 THE FIFTY-DOLLAR GOLD PIECE.............................................................................................................. 58 By L. Cameron ....................................................................................................................................... 58 THE LITTLE SHEPHERD: A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS STORY ................................................................... 62 As Retold by Don J. Black ....................................................................................................................... 62 SARA’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM .............................................................................................................. 69 By Marian Brincken Forscher ................................................................................................................. 69 ANNIE AND WILLIE’S PRAYER ................................................................................................................. 72 By Unknown .......................................................................................................................................... 72 THE MAN WHO MISSED CHRISTMAS ..................................................................................................... 77 By J. Edgar Park ..................................................................................................................................... 77 A BROTHER LIKE THAT ........................................................................................................................... 79 By Unknown .......................................................................................................................................... 79 WHO STARTED CHRISTMAS? ................................................................................................................. 80 BY Unknown .......................................................................................................................................... 80 This book is always growing…. Please Download your own copy – or contribute your Christmas Story - by visiting us online at www.ChristmasWithMike.com <- Find Music & More! Page 3 Christmas Stories Compiled by Michael James Johnston HAVING LUNCH WITH GOD! .................................................................................................................