Christmas Stories Worth Reading

At Christmas we celebrate one of the greatest stories ever told, as God sent Jesus as a baby to a humble set of parents in an even more humble situation, and His sinless life began. One day this precious child would die for the sins of the world and become the savior of all mankind. Truly, Jesus is the greatest gift! Our Christmas celebrations might include cookies, candy, decorations, presents, time with family, and maybe some holiday movies. Everyone wants warm, happy feelings for the holidays. Hallmark magic is in the air.

This may be an unpopular opinion, but I actually don’t like Hallmark movies. It seems like they all have the same plot, and if you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all. You know what I do like instead? Stories with relatable characters who may meet the holiday season with their own struggles, but they soon remember the joy that comes from the gift of Jesus. I’m not trying to take anyone’s Hallmark movies away from them, so if you like them, I hope you get to watch as many as you want!

I do have some Christian fiction recommendations if you’d like to check them out to enjoy a different kind of uplifting story.

Enchanted by Melissa Tagg: A trio of siblings each experience despair and hope over the holidays in this novella collection.
Kiss Me on Christmas by Sarah Monzon: A single mother with a neurodivergent son makes an unlikely but welcome friendship.
This and Every Christmas by Jaycee Weaver: A Christmas-obsessed family’s annual tradition leads to something special for the oldest daughter.
Like a Winter Snow by Lindsay Harrel: Spend Christmas across the pond with a woman wondering what her life is apart from caretaking for others.
An Endless Christmas by Cynthia Ruchti: An extended family Christmas turns awkward with one blizzard and one rejected marriage proposal.
Holly and Nick Hate Christmas by Betsy St. Amant: When two Grinches are set up, they try out out-hate Christmas, and hijinks ensue.