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Christmasville (Book I of the Christmasville Trilogy)
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Mary Jane Higgins suspects that there is more to Christmasville than what meets the eye. What the reader discovers at the end of chapter one is that Mary Jane lives in a ..  
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Decking the Halls The Folklore and Traditions of Christmas P
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All Holidays Short Stories

25 Most Recent Holidays Short Stories

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Christmas Is On Its Way!! (by Barbara, aged 15) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Barbara writes about her favorite time of year, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season...
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Christmas Letter to Family and Friends by Wanda Harrell
Copyright 2010..
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Christmas Lights by Judith Vido
As a child I knew Christmas was coming, but the exact date was still a mystery. When I discovered the tree decorated, I knew it had finally arrived...
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Christmas Memories by Donelle Knudsen
Christmas at Granddad's was always special...
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Christmas Miracles. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Christmas is the time for miracles, as explained by this man...
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Christmas Newsletter, Sandusky Style! (Louie Writes...) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
This is my gift to you. Merry Christmas, Authors Den readers and writers! :) Louisiana shares the year's events in newsletter form, and she wishes all her friends a most merry Christmas and holiday season...
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Christmas on the Julian Calendar by Frank Koerner
Skiing in San Diego. A true story, not a snow job.......
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Christmas on the Moon by Mark Whittington
No one has celebrated Christmas on the Moon--yet...
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Christmas Out of Tinsel Town by Carmen Ruggero
Matthew 25:36 "I was in prison, and you came to Me."..
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Christmas Past by Phillip Carpenter
How it was..
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Christmas Past by Tina Clark
Memories of christmas past...........
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Christmas Past - (Christmas Story 2000) by Storyheart -
Continueing my posting of my Christmas Stories, this is one from year 2000, it is shown on my page with a bog of tissues next to it in the index, which means it's a little bit of a weepy... Enjoy..
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Christmas Postcard by Gwen Schutz
Santa's Christmas at the Senior's Residence...
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Christmas Snow Over El Barrio by Manuel Meléndez
The magic of Christmas seen through the eyes of a ten year old boy in his first Christmas in New York...
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Christmas Snow. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A family in Georgia is happy about the snow they'd gotten on Christmas Day. Image of snow (c) 2010, by Karla Dorman...
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Christmas Spirit Regained by Josh Hardin
The Knights of the Round Table set out on their most noble quest: to find a Christmas gift to cheer the spirits of King Arthur. With a supporting cast that includes the foxy Queen Guinevere; the dashing Sir Lancelot and his iron jaw; the cynical Sir Gawain and his headstrong wench, Lady Ragnal...
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Christmas Time's A Comin'! (By Ronee' Reaux, aged 11 1/2) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A young girl is really looking forward to Christmas, which is also her birthday. She will be 12 years old on Christmas Day...
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Christmas To Me Means Miracles! (by Johnny Sandusky, aged 12 3/4) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Johnny's essay on why Christmas is so important to him...
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Christmas Tree Magic by Angela Scott
A Christmas story about a Lonely Christmas tree's search for a home. ..
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Christmas Wish by Chessly Nesci
We should always have our heart and arms open for anyone in need...
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Christmas Worldwide by Flying Fox Ted L Glines
Before we get our American egos all twisted up thinking that Christmas belongs to us (it does not, you know), MSNBC takes us on a journey to places we hardly think of, to show us how they do Christmas according to their own (much older) traditions. Enjoy :-)..
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Christmas: God's Cure! (At Least For Others, But Not For Me . ...) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A woman wants to keep the Christ in Christmas, much to the annoyance of her boss and some of her co-workers. Image of Christmas tree (and lights) (c) 2010, by Karla Dorman...
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Christmases Past by Wanda Harrell
A short story about Christmas as one child saw and experienced in the 1950s and early 60s...
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Clare's Wartime Journal by E T Waldron
High school kids unmarried having babies going to war, sound familiar?..
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Claustrophobia!! (Or: My Son Is Scared Of Santa Claus!) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Q.: What do you call someone who's afraid of Santa Claus? A.: Claus-trophobic!* A mother goes through a ritual that's plagued thousands of little children over the years during this Christmas season...
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Claustrophobia!: Or, My Son Is Scared Of Santa Claus! (Part Two) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Round two for little Ethan as he confronts the Jolly Old Elf in person. I dedicate this story to the Den's own Santa, Santa Fee!! :) Enjoy!!..
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Climbing Boy 22: Whipped by Mark Lichterman
Johnson stared into the fire. He yawned. He coughed. He closed his eyes… He opened his eyes and, lifting the bottle to his mouth, took a long gurgling swallow. Catching on his lips, the suction of the bottle popped when pulled from his mouth. The Climbing Boy can now be purchased as a Kindl..
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Climbing Boy Christmas by Mark Lichterman
Holding his hand forward, silencing the boy, Johnson lifted the bottle of gin and, deliberately looking at him from above its smooth, rounded circumference, drained the remaining liquor, then, slamming the bottle onto the table, causing the coins to jump. “Get out’a ‘ere!” Gesturing drunkenly,..
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Climbing Boy: Lady 2 by Mark Lichterman
Zachariah is able to see her face, for mama’s face is the face of the lady and he looks at her closely, wanting, needing,to etch mama’s face into the eye of his memory. To never forget again! The Climbing Boy can now also be purchased as a KindleEbook @ $2.95 ..
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Climbing Boy: Lady 1 by Mark Lichterman
A country girl brought to the City of London upon her marriage to a wealthy barrister seven years earlier, though things had been done quite differently in the country, the lady was well aware that the apprentice system had been in existence for many years. The Climbing Boy can now be p..
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Climbing Boy13:Undertaker by Mark Lichterman
Not wanting to be touched by the gore-splattered undertaker, Johnson and the boy also walked well to the side. Tall, coming to near six feet, six inches, with the exception of a prominently protruding potbelly, the undertaker was reed thin. ..
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Climbing Boy20:Phantoms by Mark Lichterman
The streaky-black-skinned boy, looking almost like an African, wearing a worn, dirty, undertaker’s long-coat and a dented top hat, was oblivious to the reasons for the stares of those he passed. ..
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CNN's Andria: It's a winner by Cynth'ya cynthyaspeaks@gmail.com
The concept is wise. Nothing is hidden. Nothing in the garage; nobody to talk to; and traveling first class. Find out why this is the AAA (Triple A) of the Travel Industry...
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Conservatory Miracle by Gwen Schutz
The Royal Conservatory Of Music Blesses Me Upon Retirement...
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Consider The Birds by Ian Gilmour
I saw an old man on the beach front at Kaiteriteri and tried to find some story in his being there. It was an unlikely place for an image like him...
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Dam Christmas - Christmas 2004 Story by Storyheart -
This was a slightly differant Christmas Story..
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Dear Children: Santa Claus Writes. (Don't Give Up Hope; I'll Be There!!) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Santa Claus writes his yearly letter to the children of the world, to let them know he's thinking of them in the weeks prior to Christmas...
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Dear Children: A Letter From Santa Claus (2010 Edition) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Santa takes time to write to the children of the world from the North Pole...
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Dear Children: A Letter From Santa Claus, Version 2006 by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Santa Claus does his annual letter to the children before he goes out on his special journey, to deliver presents to all the good little boys and girls of the world...
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Dear Children: Louie Writes To Her Brood... by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A grateful mother writes to her children, to thank them for the nice day she had yesterday...
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Dear Daddy: A Love Letter From Your Children... by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
The Sandusky children decide to write a letter to their father, in honor of Father's Day...
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Dear Darling Daughter: I Miss You, Too! Happy Easter! (David Cohen Writes.) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A father in California is missing his daughter, who is on vacation in Tennessee with her aunt. Another take on a different character created by Michelle Kidwell. Michelle, this is for you. Enjoy, and happy Easter! :)..
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Dear Dwerlina: Mama Louie Writes... by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Louisiana Sandusky writes to her college-aid daughter who is attending school in Lafayette, Louisiana...
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Dear Dwerlina: Mama Louisiana Writes... by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Louisiana, who is sick with a bout of the flu, writes to her daughter, who is in college at Louisiana State University-Lafayette, before her daughter comes home for the Christmas break...
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Dear Friends: Happy Thanksgiving! (Louie Writes...) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Louisiana writes a Thanksgiving Day Newsletter, to let her friends know what has been up with her and the family...
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Dear Jesus ( A Child's Letter ) by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
Dear Jesus: Mama said it would be a good idea for me to write to you, because everyone writes to Santa Claus at Christmas, but not everyone writes to you, and Christmas is your birthday. I know I would be very sad if everyone forgot about my birthday, so I decided that I woul..
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Dear Jesus: A Christmas Letter From the Heart of A Child by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
A fictional letter from a child's hurting heart.....
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Dear Kendra: Louisiana Writes... by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Louisiana Sandusky, abed with a case of the flu, writes to her friend in California, to wish her a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Author's Note: I am feeling much better today; I had one of those 24-hour bugs. I am sooo glad to be rid of it!! :) I also found out that I am to be O..
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Dear Louisa May: Happy Thanksgiving From Louisiana With Love! :) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Louisiana Sandusky in Tennessee wishes her friend in California a happy holiday season. Her friend has been ailing lately, and Louisiana wanted to let her know that she was thinking of her during this "Turkey Time". ..
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Dear Louisiana: Mattie Wright Responds... by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Mattie Wright in Conyers, Georgia, finally responds to an e-mail she got from her friend, Louisiana Sandusky, in Tennessee, last week...
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Holidays Stories
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3. How I Spent My Christmas Vacation.
4. Christmas To Me Means Miracles! (by Johnny
5. Home For The Holidays
6. The Climbing Boy
7. Climbing Boy: Lady 1
8. Lessons From An Ugly Shirt (Okay, Sweater!
9. The Man in Gray
10. Freedom Festival And Other Fourth Of July




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Decking the Halls The Folklore and Traditions of Christmas P
by Linda Allen

Share the pass-along stories and legends ofour traditional Christmas plants with your family and friends. Decking the Halls is a delightful collection of the customs,leg..  
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