Ask HN: What is your favorite Christmas fable?
I love fables and stories for kids. Here is a quick list of the most famous Christmas stories worldwide IMHO:
1. A Christmas Carol - C. Dickens (timeless Skroutz!)
2. The Little Match Girl - H. C. Anderson
3. The Elves and the Shoemaker - Brothers Grimm
4. A Letter From Santa Claus - M. Twain
5. The Gift of the Magi - O. Henry
6. Papa Panov’s Special Christmas - L. Tolstoy
7. The Nutcracker and The Mouse King - E.T.A Hoffman
8. The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle - Sir A. Conan-Doyle
9. The Snowman - Raymond Briggs
10. The Steadfast Tin Soldier - H. C. Anderson
I would be extremely interested lesser known local, national largely unknown stories/fables related to Christmas from various countries/cultures/religions/etc.
Merry Christmas to every single one of you, may the force be with you!