15 Free Christmas Stories // 12 Days of Christmas Blog Party

Hello, everyone! One week 'till Christmas!! :)

Today I have a list of 16 Christmas short stories that you can read for FREE! (<< Isn't that a lovely word? ;P) 

These stories were written by L.M. Montgomery and Louisa May Alcott, respectively. There's way more Montgomery ones, but that's because I binge-read some Montgomery short story collections this year and I only read one of Alcott's. XP The stories are in several different collections on Gutenberg, so I will be providing the links to the books and you will be able to find the stories in the table of contents. Sometimes you’ll be able to click on them & be taken right to the story; but I think sometimes you’ll have to scroll down through the book to find the stories. Sound good? Let's get started! 

*Please note I may not agree with everything in these stories. 

1. The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner by L.M. Montgomery. This is a funny, heartwarming story about estranged friends, a stolen dinner, and a rich uncle. ;)

2. A Christmas Inspiration by L.M. Montgomery. This is such a sweet little story about five young girls sharing some Christmas cheer with a lonely, discontented woman.

3. Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket by L.M. Montgomery. This is my very favourite of all these stories. It was so sweet and funny and full of amazing characters. Just beautiful. <3 

4. A Country Christmas by Louisa May Alcott. Romance, logging, excellent characters, and a wonderful piece of advice for authors. I really enjoyed this story! 

5. The Josephs' Christmas by L.M. Montgomery. Sweet and funny story of a poor family in the Canadian prairies. ^_^

6. A Christmas Mistake by L.M. Montgomery. Oh, this story was hilarious!!! The schoolteacher is just too funny. I loved the characters and the reconcilement. But really, the schoolteacher was the best part!! XD 

7. The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road by L.M. Montgomery. Sweet and funny story about two big boys decorating a schoolhouse to fulfil the dream of a little girl they don’t know. <3 

8. Tilly's Christmas by Louisa May Alcott. A story about the true meaning of Christmas. Very short, but sweet. 

9. Clorinda's Gifts by L.M. Montgomery. Ahh, I loved this one! It’s a perfect story to read as you prepare your gifts this Christmas. <3 

10. The Osbornes' Christmas by L.M. Montgomery. This one made me think of The Birds’ Christmas Carol a little bit. ;) The rich Osborne children are discontented in the midst of their Christmas splendour until their aunt suggests a plan. 

11. The End of the Young Family Feud by L.M. Montgomery. This plot is hilarious and I love it, even if it recurs more than once in Montgomery’s writing! I can’t say anything for fear of spoilers, but... it includes a cross, rich old uncle, three kind-hearted sisters, and a Christmas dinner. 

12. The Unforgotten One by L.M. Montgomery. This was a sweet, sad story... I really loved it. Little Nanny thinks her dear Miss Avis has been forgotten by her family... but have they? 

13. Tessa's Surprise by Louisa May Alcott. This was a sweet story (yeah, I say that all the time, but they’re all sweet, okay?!) about a hardworking big sister who dearly wants a Christmas for the little ones. 

14. Christmas at Red Butte by L.M. Montgomery. Ahh, I loved this story. Theodora’s brother was amazing... and I really related to her. When Theodora sacrifices her dearest treasure to be able to get a Christmas for her cousins, what will her reward be? 

15. Patty's Place by Louisa May Alcott. A little story about a hardworking orphan girl longing for love... and how it came to her at Christmastime. 

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There you are! I hope you enjoy the stories as much as I did! :) Now head over to Faith's to see the other posts of the day! :)

There's also a 12DoC giveaway this year! There’s two prizes, and each winner will receive a paperback copy of Behold by Faith Potts, a pair of fuzzy Christmas socks, a Christmas ornament, and a few other small goodies (magnet, candy, something like that). The giveaway will open on the 14th at 12am and close at 12am Christmas morning. Winners will be announced in Faith's post on Christmas Day. Click here to enter!