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I love many kinds of books, but Christmas stories have a special place in my heart. Every year, I scour the huge used book store near me for yet another one to add to my stack, and happily read as many as I can as soon as the calendar changes to December and the month of Christmas is finally here.<\/p>\n

While I can\u2019t pin my love of stories in general on a single book, I can tell you which book is responsible for my great love of Christmas Collections. A family friend gave me a paperback collection of Christmas stories by Joe L. Wheeler when I was eleven. It was called Christmas In My Heart<\/a>. <\/i>Ever since that day I\u2019ve dreamed of one day owning all of the dozens of volumes of Christmas in My Heart<\/i><\/a> that were ever published.<\/p>\n

Sometimes people ask me why I love Christmas stories so much. I think it\u2019s because, in a time when our world often feels dark and unkind, I cherish the reminders that there is still good and beauty in this world.\u00a0 And like the time Christ was a babe in a rustic manger, He still comes down to our humble homes to be \u201cGod with Us\u201d.<\/p>\n

And especially now, I long cherish the reminders that He is still near, bringing peace and goodwill to our world, and the promise of a better world to come. Christmas stories remind me of these good things and make me ever grateful for the gift of Jesus.<\/p>\n

Two decades after I first received Christmas In My Heart <\/i><\/a>as a gift, I am not even close to owning all of the Wheeler Christmas collections<\/a>, but my collection of Christmas stories has grown steadily with time, especially now that I have a child who is filled with wonder at the mention of Christmas<\/a> books, just like I was. If you\u2019re looking for some good Christmas Collections to read yourself or as a family this year, this list has some of my favorites–both from my bookshelves and the shelves of friends.<\/p>\n

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Christmas Stories<\/em><\/a> by Max Lucado<\/h2>\n

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Max Lucado has a way of capturing the deeper meanings of the Christmas season in his heart-warming, engaging, and very moving style. The stories in his collections are wonderful for family readings or for inspirational readings to groups as well. I always appreciate how Max artfully weaves in the golden thread that points back to the true Miracle of Christmastime.<\/p>\n

The Most Cherished Christmas Stories<\/em><\/a> by Magnolia Books<\/h2>\n

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If you are looking for a nostalgic journey into some of the best-loved Christmas stories of all times, this book is one you\u2019ll want to get! \u00a0With stories pulled from favorite and well-known authors and tellers of fairy tales, it is one of those books that makes you feel warm and cozy inside–especially when you reread some of your old favorites from years ago.<\/p>\n

Home for Christmas<\/em><\/a> by Plough Publishing<\/h2>\n

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Most of the stories in this book were written for children but I found them inspiring as an adult as well. With chapters by familiar authors such as Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke, and Elizabeth Goudge, these festive short stories capture well the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n

12 Stories of Christmas<\/em><\/a> by Robert Morgan<\/h2>\n

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Written for his Christmas service, this pastor and bestselling author has put 12 of his favorites into a book. Each story features a family caught in some unexpected predicament or trouble over Christmas and shows how God provided and took care of them in a Christmas miracle kind of way.<\/p>\n

Christmas with Grandma Elsie<\/em><\/a> by Martha Finley<\/h2>\n

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If you grew up with Elsie Dinsmore, this is a book you really must add to your collection. The adorable stories tell of holidays hosted by \u201cGrandma Elsie\u201d and reunite you with names you came to know and love through the main series books. I appreciated the scriptures and the family values that were strongly portrayed in this delightful collection.<\/p>\n

A Treasury of Christmas Miracles<\/em><\/a> by Karen Kingsbury<\/h2>\n

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Karen Kingsbury tells the true stories from the lives of people who were touched in a special way by God\u2019s presence over the holidays. It\u2019s an inspiring read that helps to remind us that God is still looking out for us in our real, everyday lives, and not just in the pages of fictional story books.<\/p>\n

Christmas in My Heart Collections<\/em><\/a> by Joe L. Wheeler<\/h2>\n

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These were the books that made me fall in love with Christmas Collections when I was a pre-teen. Since then, I\u2019ve devoured many more volumes and have loved every single one. Each story is filled with old-fashioned values, with heartwarming connections, and sometimes with a bit of mystery that leaves you guessing about what\u2019s happening until the very last second.<\/p>\n

Christmas with Anne<\/em><\/a> by L.M. Montgomery<\/h2>\n

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Anne with an E has been capturing the hearts of readers for generations now, mine included. I knew that I had to have this book for my collection as soon as I saw it. \u00a0While only two of the stories in this book are actually stories about our beloved Anne-girl, the remaining stories are told in that same delightful writing that and wit that made L. M. Montgomery one of the best-loved novelists.<\/p>\n

Little House Christmas Treasury<\/em><\/a> by Laura Ingalls Wilder<\/h2>\n

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I didn\u2019t read the entire Little House<\/i> series<\/a> until I was an adult, but when I did I really fell in love with them. I loved the idea of easily being to relieve the holidays with the Ingalls family in each of the unique places they lived over the years.<\/p>\n

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Gift of Christmas<\/em><\/a> by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Amy Newmark<\/h2>\n

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I only recently discovered that the very popular \u201cChicken Soup\u201d series have quite a few collections dedicated to Christmas Stories. As usual, their stories center on faith, hope and the blessings of the holiday season and the Greatest Gift ever given.<\/p>\n