"Collection of traditional Christmas carols, stories, poems and rhymes..."--P. [4] of cover.

An Esquire “Best Christmas Book to Read During the Holidays” A collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, activists, and writers from the late 19th century to the modern civil rights movement. Back in print for the first time in over a decade, this landmark collection features writings from well-known black writers, activists, and visionaries such as Pauline Hopkins, Langston Hughes, and John Henrik Clarke along with literary gems from rediscovered writers. Originally published in African American newspapers, periodicals, and journals between 1880 and 1953, these enchanting Christmas tales are part of the black literary tradition that flourished after the Civil War. Edited and assembled by esteemed historian Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, the short stories and poems in this collection reflect the Christmas experiences of everyday African Americans and explore familial and romantic love, faith, and more serious topics such as racism, violence, poverty, and racial identity. Featuring the best stories and poems from previous editions along with new material including “The Sermon in the Cradle” by W. E. B. Du Bois, A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories celebrates a rich storytelling tradition and will be cherished by readers for years to come.

Publisher description.

A festive treasury featuring seven of Jan Brett's classic Christmas titles, a perfect gift that will be the center of family holidays for years to come! This deluxe Christmas collection is the perfect holiday gift! It includes seven of Jan Brett's most beloved Yuletide titles: The Night Before Christmas, Trouble with Trolls, Christmas Trolls, The Mitten, The Hat, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and The Wild Christmas Reindeer.

A collection of holiday tales with stories by such authors as O. Henry, Anthony Trollope, and William Dean Howells.

CONTENT: - The First Christmas - A Christmas Carol - eoeHark! The Harald Angels Singe - I Am the Christmas Spirit - eoeGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemene - Christmas in England - eoeHere We Come A-Carolinge - The First Christmas Tree - eoeO Christmas Treee - The First Christmas Tree Lights - eoeO Little Town of Bethleheme - Christmas in Germany - eoeAway in a Mangere - The Story of Silent Night - eoeSilent Nighte - A Christmas Miracle - eoeO Come All Ye Faithfule - The Friendly Beasts - eoeJoy to the Worlde - Christmas in Italy - eoeWhat Child Is Thise - The Elves and the Shoemaker - Christmas in France - eoeThe First Noele - The Gift of the Magi - Christmas in Spain - The Legend of the Poinsettia - Christmas in Mexico - A Visit from St. Nicholas - Christmas in China - Is There a Santa Claus? - eoeUp on the Housetope - Christmas in Sweden - The Twelve Days of Christmas - The True Story of Santa Claus - eoeJolly Old St. Nicholase - Christmas Greetings from a Fairy to a Child - eoeDance of the Sugar Plum Fairye - The Story of Christmas Spiders - eoeJingle Bellse - The Nutcracker - A Pony for Christmas - eoeWe Three Kingse - Christmas in Ethiopia - eoeO Holy Nighte - Christmas in Holland - The Three Skaters - eoeDeck the Hallse - eoeToylande - Christmas in Australia - What Can I Give Him - eoeWe Wish You a Merry Christmase ; Open this treasury to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Inside youe(tm)ll find favorite Christmas stories for you and your child to read aloud, as well as the words and music for many beloved Christmas carols. e(tm)Tis the season!

Presents a collection of Christmas stories, poems, and other writings by such American, British, and Canadian authors as O. Henry, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Margaret Atwood.