The spirit of Yuletide is upon us and with the new year around the corner, many have already begun their holidays or vacations. And what better way to spend some relaxing "you-time" this festive season than to kick back with a warm cup of coffee and your favourite Christmas book.
Festive Christmas stories appeal to both young and old, due to some of the universal themes they carry - love, perseverance, forgiveness, valour, innocence, compassion and hope. And the great part is that while all of them are themed around Christmas, there is a plethora of different types of Christmas books that you can enjoy this holiday season.
We compiled a definitive list of 10 must-read Christmas books across genres and eras to help you get in the feel of the festive season.
1. Mr Dickens And His Carol: While every list of Christmas always tends to start with 'A Christmas Carol', this one is an ode to its writer Charles Dickens. The moving historical fiction by Samantha Silva tells the story of Dickens and his life at the time of writing his iconic Christmas fable. Set in romantic Victorian settings, the book delves into the. 'Dickensian' etiquette with charm and cleverness, leaving the reading full of emotions and surprise.
2. Nutcracker: In case you were looking for a Christmas Classic, here's one. The 'Nutcracker' has is one of the most popular Christmas Classics across the world. Written in 1816 by ETA Hoffman, the book tells the story of a 'nutcracker' doll, given to a girl as a Christmas gift by her uncle, which comes to life at night and saves her from the attack of the evil 'Mouse King'. The story is inspired by a Prussian legend and is one of the best examples of the German Romanticism of the early 19th century,