"To give up one's very self-to think only of others-how to bring the greatest happiness to others-that is the true meaning of Christmas." Featuring short stories and novels covering everything from Santa's sleigh to the spirit of giving, Vintage Christmas Tales: A Holiday Anthology brings together over a hundred years of literature in a celebration of the holiday for readers young and old.

This collection features the work of a dozen storytellers spanning over a hundred years. Among the most acclaimed are: Washington Irving, who was among the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe; Alexander Dumas, one of the most universally read French authors; John Kenderick Bangs, who influenced the creation and recognition of the Bangsian fantasy genre; and Zona Gale who was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921.