"Christmas has come, and with it a sparkling white winterfrost over the countryside. But twelve-year-old Bettina's parents have been called away unexpectedly, leaving her in charge of the house, the farm, and baby Pia. In all the confusion, Bettina's family neglects to set out the traditional bowl of Christmas rice pudding for the tiny nisse who are rumored to look after the family and their livestock. No one besides her grandfather ever believed...

"In the spirit of the season, New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry presents readers with the gift of another holiday mystery, taking them to the Holy Land for an intriguing and miraculous journey of discovery. The year is 1900, and Victor Narraway is giving his wife, Vespasia, an unforgettable Christmas present--a trip to Jerusalem for the holiday. Vespasia is enchanted by the exotic landscape of Palestine, and charmed by a fellow traveler...

Marley the rambunctious puppy and his family prepare for Christmas, hoping very much for snow.

Magical creatures known as the Humbugs do mischievous things to test a household's Christmas spirit.

Refusing to celebrate Christmas in his disillusionment, German cobbler Gunther is surprised when visitors to his shop place a candle in his window that they say will light the way for the Christ Child's visit.

Little Mouse wants to know what makes Christmas magic. One by one, the other mice tell Little Mouse what they love most about Christmas. The story is told in four-line, rhymed verses.

After a few false starts, Teeka discovers the best way to get Santa's reindeer ready for Christmas Eve.

With her first Christmas approaching, Scout tries to help her family prepare for the holiday, with mixed results.

Stephanie and Allie plan to spend every minute of Christmas vacation together until they both decide they want to date James, a cute boy visiting nearby relatives.

In four holiday stories Disney princesses Ariel, Aurora, Cinderella, and Tiana celebrate Christmas in their own distinctive ways with their princes, their families, and their friends.