"Ivan the Fool" (also known as "Ivan the Fool and his Two Brothers") is an 1886 short story (in fact, a literary fairy tale) by Leo Tolstoy, published...
The poem celebrates the compassionate and dedicated care provided by nurses, specifically nuns, who work with wounded soldiers during the siege. The p...
It is a story about a kind bishop who brings joy and hope to a struggling community during the Christmas season. The book was originally published in...
This is a delightful anthology that brings together a treasure trove of poetic gems, each one celebrating the magic and beauty of Christmas. This time...
This timeless literary gem invites readers on a profound journey, unveiling the transformative power of virtues and their impact on our lives.
Mabie's...
If you don't like Christmas stories, don't read this one!
And if you don't like dogs, I don't know just what to advise you to do!
For I warn you perfe...
Carol Bird was born on Christmas Day. She has spent all of her 11 years putting others above herself, always finding ways to make their lives a little...
Fifty Cents is a sentimental poem about a little boy who sees a street urchin begging for money. The boy is poor himself, but he gives the urchin his...
„Wigilja Bożego Narodzenia” to klasyczne opowiadanie o Ebenezerze Scrooge'u, skąpym i samotnym człowieku, którego życie zmienia się podczas jednej mro...
This book tells the story of Saint Vincent de Paul, a 17th-century French priest who is known for his compassion, humility, and generosity. Vincent wa...
Oliver Goldsmith's *The Good-Natured Man* is a play that satirizes the follies of 18th-century English society. The story centers around Sir William H...
'Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know' is a collection of heartwarming tales curated by Asa Don Dickinson, designed to instill a sense of gratit...
Harper's Young People was an illustrated weekly publication for children containing delightful serialized stories, short stories, fiction and nonficti...
Tommy Trot is a well-off boy from Virginia who receives numerous gifts at Christmas but never feels truly happy. He begins to notice Johnny, a poor ne...
'Round About a Great Estate' by Richard Jefferies, is a captivating exploration of the English countryside, its natural beauty, and the lives of the p...
In his essay “On Benefits”, Seneca ponders the nature of favors -- both giving and receiving -- and how they can shape our relationships with others....
Summer Holidays is a heartwarming story about the power of friendship and family. It follows two brothers, Thomas and John, as they spend their summer...
La novela cuenta la historia de Ebenezer Scrooge, un avaro y solitario hombre de negocios que desprecia la Navidad. La noche de Navidad, Scrooge es vi...
Legends of Vikramaditya is a collection of fascinating tales that narrate the adventures, bravery, wisdom, and generosity of the legendary King Vikram...
Mäzli is a heartwarming story about a young orphan girl living in the Swiss Alps. With a kind heart and a sunny disposition, Mäzli befriends the castl...