University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Golden Wings: Christmas in Germany by F. And E. Scannell
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Golden Wings: Christmas in Germany by Florence and Edith Scannell (1888), an illustrated story about Christmas in Germany.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Merry Christmas 1888 9 Edited by Thomas W. Handford
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Merry Christmas 1888-9 Edited by Thomas W. Handford (1888). It features both short stories and poems with the Christmas theme.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Christmas Day, December 25
Christmas traditions are unique to each family. But we share a common origin of this special holiday. Learn about the fundamentals of this celebration at this Library of Congress site.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Alice's Watch: A Christmas Story by Charlotte Mary Yonge, Ed.
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Alice's Watch: A Christmas Story edited by Charlotte Mary Yonge [1870].
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Christmas Angel, and Other Stories by Rossiter W. Raymond
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Christmas Angel, and Other Stories by Rossiter W. Raymond [1870], a collection of five stories.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Christmas at Sunberry Dale: A Story for the Young by w.b.b
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Christmas at Sunberry Dale: A Story for the Young by W.B.B [1870], a children's novel.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore (1883), an illustrated children's poem about Santa Clause.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Our Christmas Party and Other Stories by H. M. Wall
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Our Christmas Party and Other Stories by H. M. Wall (1892), a collection of illustrated stories and poems.
Other
Stormfax: "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
This site contains the full original text of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Original Christmas Stories
A scanned copy of the 1873 publication Original Christmas Stories, a book of stories and poems for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Parson's Miracle: Christmas in America Hezekiah Butterworth
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Parson's Miracle: Christmas in America by Hezekiah Butterworth (c1894), includes two Christmas stories: "The Parson's Miracle" and "My Grandmother's...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The First Christmas, "The Infant Jesus" by Frederick W. Faber
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book The First Christmas, "The Infant Jesus" by Frederick William Faber, a title page from the original book; the rest is missing.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Christmas Rhymes and Stories by Kriss Kringle
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Christmas Rhymes and Stories by Kriss Kringle by (c1884), a collection of Christmas stories and poems including "The Night Before Christmas" by Clement Moore.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Hephzibah: A Christmas Story for Children by Lucy Field
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Hephzibah: A Christmas Story for Children by Lucy Field [1870], a Christmas novel.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Peace Egg And, a Christmas Mumming Play by Juliana H. Ewing
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Peace Egg and, A Christmas Mumming Play by Juliana H. Ewing (1887), children's stories and a Christmas play.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Christmas Stories From the "Sketch Book" by Washington Irving
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Christmas Stories from the "Sketch Book" by Washington Irving (Editor) (c1875), a collection of Christmas stories.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Nellie's Christmas Eve by Fanny Wight
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Nellie's Christmas Eve by Fanny Wight (c1885), an illustrated Christmas poem.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Nellie's Christmas Eve by Fanny Wight
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Nellie's Christmas Eve by Fanny Wight (c1885), an illustrated Christmas poem.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Robin's Christmas Eve by C. E. Bowen
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book The Robin's Christmas Eve by C. E. Bowen, two illustrated poems: "The Robin's Christmas Eve" and "Lucy Gray; or Solitude."
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: A Christmas Tree Fairy by Lizzie and Robert Mack
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book A Christmas Tree Fairy by Lizzie and Robert Mack (1888). It features illustrated Christmas stories and poems.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: A Cracker Bon Bon for Christmas Parties by Robert B. Brough
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Baldwin Library: A Cracker Bon-Bon for Christmas Parties by Robert B. Brough (1861). This is a collection of short witty plays, poetry, and character sketches.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Little Curiosity: Story of a German Christmas by j.m. Callwell
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Little Curiosity: The Story of a German Christmas by J.M. Callwell (c1884), a children's novel.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Christmas Stories and Poems for Little Ones by Emma C. Cheney
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Christmas Stories and Poems for Little Ones by Emma C. Cheney (1890), a collection of illustrated Christmas poems and stories.
Other
"Christmas in the Middle Ages"
Explanation of the origins of many of the Christmas traditions that are present today having come from the Middle Ages.