For the first time, all of Alcott's known Christmas short stories and novellas are published in a single volume. These 15 enchanting tales filled with hope, sorrow, faith, joy, redemption, strength, and goodness appeal to readers of all ages. Illustrations.

Quiet little woman -- Hospital Christmas -- What Polly found in her stocking -- Rosa's tale -- Mrs. Podgers' teapot -- Peace from heaven -- Country Christmas -- Gwen's adventure in the snow -- Christmas dream, and how it came true -- Song -- Merry Christmas/Little women -- What love can do -- Tessa's surprises -- Christmas turkey -- Becky's Christmas dream -- Kate's choice -- Bertie's box -- New way to spend Christmas -- Tilly's Christmas -- Virtues of Louisa May Alcott's characters.