Ergebnis für "Feiertage" in Anthologien & Kurzgeschichten

Lange, kalte Winternächte: Zeit, um den Kamin zu entzünden, Zeit für Geistergeschichten. Ob in den wilden Mooren von Yorkshire, auf dem verschneiten Gelände eines Spukhauses oder auf dem belebten Londoner Weihnachtsmarkt – diese Geschichten, die von Gespenstern vergangener Tage erzählen, jagen den Lesenden die köstlichsten Schauer über den Rücken. So herrlich britisch wie ein Yorkshire Pudding, so stimmungsvoll und gruselig wie ›Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte‹ von Charles Dickens und so spannend, dass man dieses Buch kaum aus den Händen legen kann.

Zauberhafte Weihnachtsgeschichten. Neun literarische Geschichten und Gedichte, die den Weihnachtszauber der Kindheit zurückbringen.

Helmut Zöpfl trägt seine Erzählungen und Betrachtungen zum Weihnachtsfest auf seine gefühlvolle und doch nachdenkliche Art vor. Ironische Kritik an unserer hektischen, oft wenig "menschlichen" Art, das Weihnachtsfest zu feiern, kommt ebenso zu ihrem Recht wie kleine Geschichten und Betrachtungen, die uns zeigen, wie viel uns dieses Fest heute noch geben kann - wenn wir nur verstehen es wieder von seiner stillen, besinnlichen Seite zu sehen und die Liebe zu unseren Mitmenschen in den Vordergrund zu stellen.

The journey opens with Old Christmas by Washington Irving, a vivid and affectionate portrait of traditional English Yuletide life. Next comes Classic Christmas Stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery, a tender blend of hope, innocence, and emotional truth from the beloved creator of Anne of Green Gables. The collection concludes with The Christmas Reindeer by Thornton W. Burgess, a warm woodland adventure filled with curiosity, courage, and the gentle moral lessons that made Burgess a generation-spanning favorite.

"Qualvoll langsam setzte sich Nadja rittlings über Neas nackte Schenkel. Sie streichelte ihre Wange, am Ohr vorbei und hoch zum Schädel, bevor sie ihre Hände in Neas Haar krallte und ruckhaft zog." Nach drei Jahren in Australien kehrt Nea nach Schweden zurück, um Weihnachten mit ihren besten Freunden zu verbringen. Die Wiedersehensfreude ist groß, doch am meisten hat sie die verführerische Nadja vermisst. Drei Tage sind geprägt von elektrisierender Lust, bis diese schließlich explodiert

It’s Christmas Eve in Baltimore, and you know what that means: snow. Lots of it. Join our dynamic duo as they battle the elements, quirky friends and family, and two marauding dogs in their annual ill-fated attempts to enjoy a quiet Christmas alone.

A Humanist Christmas is a collection of heartfelt stories originally shared with friends and family in the form of Christmas letters. Written with warmth and wit, these tales capture the joy, challenges, and small miracles the season. It is a book about Christmas Past—with memories sweet and bittersweet—and about Christmas Present—reflections on artificial trees and artificial intelligence—and about Christmas Future—how our dark times may be lightened by the Christmas spirit. It is a fun listen because Christmas should have “room for ideas as loopy as flying reindeer.”

Wrap yourself in a blanket, pour a mug of something warm, and step into the glow of timeless Christmas magic. Christmas Bedtime Stories gathers four beloved classics—each filled with wonder, warmth, and tender holiday spirit—into a single, beautifully curated collection perfect for quiet listening. These cozy Christmas stories vary in length from 5 to 30 minutes.

In this Christmas collection, Weise men still seek Jesus—and love. This collection includes "Star of Wonder" by Crystal Caudill, "Beauty Bright" by Cara Putman, and "Perfect Light" by Angela Ruth Strong.

In the air, there's a feeling of Christmas...so settle into your coziest armchair and enjoy four captivating tales that will make your holidays merry and bright....

For listeners who are tired of Christmas commercialism, or who feel that Santa Claus and reindeer don’t tell the whole story, these classic gems provide a winning alternative. Selected for their insightfulness, spiritual value, and literary quality (nothing moralistic here) they project the spirit of the season in a fresh, compelling manner that will resonate with listeners of all ages - from children too young to read to themselves, to parents and grandparents who enjoy listening to stories, as well.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And D.P. Conway has written four enthralling stories to warm your hearts and homes. In the spirit of Dickens, Conway brings notably his two best works, Twelve Days and The Ghost of Christmas to Come. Following with equal luster, and rounding out the Christmas Collection, are Starry Night and Nava. Start with any of the four, and you will find yourself quickly wanting to listen to them all.

A heartwarming collection of country holiday stories based on the real-life experiences of the author. Take a journey back to simpler times....

It's Christmas in the windy city of Chicago with two award-winning stories to warm your heart for the holiday season, "Dante’s Gift" and "Merry Christmas, Henry"....

A Baker’s Dozen - A collection of 13 classic Christmas stories.

What do you get when you mix mystery and speculative fiction, then toss in the holidays for good measure? A mobster Santa, genetic hanky-panky, Victorian villages, time-travelling detectives, Krampus, eerie bell spirits, and more-this collection of short cross-genre fiction is the perfect counterpoint to traditional holiday stories!

This audiobook contains 10 classic Christmas episodes of shows from the golden era of radio.

This audiobook contains 10 classic Christmas episodes of shows from the golden era of radio.

If there's a naughty list, Izzy Sassafras is on it - but she's ready to make a new start this Christmas. Especially after leaving her lying, cheating, no-good husband and fleeing to her old hometown of Matrimony, Georgia. Izzy's made herself a promise: No more men. All she wants to do is get her wedding business up and running - and mend fences with her estranged sisters. But Izzy knows she's in trouble when her very first client, a smooth-talking Texan, makes her light up like a Christmas tree.

The holidays have arrived in Avalon, Illinois and everyone is filled with festive cheer. Well, maybe not everyone. The husbands of Avalon have started a Bah Humbug Club. A neighborhood cookie exchange wreaks havoc on Erin Meeks' carefully planned life. Melvin O'Malley's daughter has abandoned him for the holidays in a senior facility, and shop owner Margot West is intent on creating the best holiday shopping experience for her customers when a stranger threatens to ruin it. But a few surprises await them as well.