{"product_id":"an-american-christmas-treasury-a-collection-of-classic-holiday-stories-of-joy-magic-and-tradition-9781998630608","title":"An American Christmas Treasury: A Collection of Classic Holiday Stories of Joy, Magic, and Tradition","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristmas has always been more than a date on the calendar-it is a season of stories. For generations, America's greatest authors have captured the warmth of the hearth, the sparkle of snow on quiet streets, and the enduring power of kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn American Christmas Treasury\u003c\/em\u003e gathers together beloved holiday tales that span the sentimental, the humorous, and the magical. From O. Henry's timeless gift of sacrifice in \u003cem\u003eThe Gift of the Magi\u003c\/em\u003e to Clement Clarke Moore's classic poem \u003cem\u003eA Visit from St. Nicholas\u003c\/em\u003e, these pages offer a portrait of Christmas as it has been cherished in America for more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully curated collection includes works by Louisa May Alcott, Willa Cather, Booth Tarkington, L. Frank Baum, William Dean Howells, and other literary voices who shaped the nation's festive imagination. Readers will encounter bustling towns decked in garlands, humble farmhouses lit by a single candle, and characters whose small acts of love make all the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for reading aloud by the fireside or gifting to loved ones, this anthology reminds us that while fashions and technologies may change, the themes of generosity, hope, and togetherness remain timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Gift of the Magi\u003c\/em\u003e by O. Henry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA Visit from St. Nicholas\u003c\/em\u003e by Clement Clarke Moore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eYes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus\u003c\/em\u003e by Francis P. Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Other Wise Man\u003c\/em\u003e by Henry Van Dyke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA Kidnapped Santa Claus\u003c\/em\u003e by L. Frank Baum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus many more treasured stories of the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are revisiting old favorites or discovering new gems, \u003cem\u003eAn American Christmas Treasury\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of holiday spirit to enjoy year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Intanjible Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781998630608\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d","brand":"Raywat Deonandan,Louisa May Alcott,O. Henry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52051699597493,"sku":"9781998630608","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_f71972b5-77c0-4645-8a95-17a8b632c9d5.jpg?v=1764047730","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/an-american-christmas-treasury-a-collection-of-classic-holiday-stories-of-joy-magic-and-tradition-9781998630608","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}