A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In "A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True", Ten-year-old Effie lives a comfortable life and experiences Christmases filled with delicious treats and wonderful toys. One night she has a dream that forever changes the meaning of Christmas for her. Encountering a group of underprivileged children, she is inspired to give them a Christmas they will never forget.
The Quiet Little Woman
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In "The Quiet Little Woman" a lonely orphan girl named Patty, desires only for a family to love her. When a family finally does come for Patty, she learns it is because they need a servant. But it happens that there is one person who cares about Patty, whose life will soon change forever. Written as a gift to five earnest fans of "Little Women", this Louisa May Alcott Christmas story has become a holiday classic.
A Country Christmas
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In "A Country Christmas", Louisa May Alcott tells the story of Sophie, a debutante from the city who travels to rural Vermont to spend Christmas with her cousins Saul and Ruth. Though apprehensive at first, Sophie learns that the charms of celebrating Christmas in the country are many.
A Hospital Christmas
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In "A Hospital Christmas" a Civil War-era hospital is the setting for a Christmas story about caring for others, thinking positively and how sharing can make Christmas meaningful for those who have little.
Peace from Heaven
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
"Peace from Heaven", is an impressionistic poem written by Louisa May Alcott that weaves together pagan and Christian imagery to communicate the special magic of the Christmas season.
Tilly's Christmas
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In this Christmas story, a poor girl named Tilly finds an injured bird in the snow and takes it home to care for it, believing in the lessons her mother has taught her concerning the golden rule and Christ's commandment to love our neighbors. Although her friends think she shouldn't take care of the bird, her kindness is rewarded unexpectedly on Christmas Eve. This version of "Tilly's Christmas" was recorded as part of Dreamscape's The Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott.
A Merry Christmas
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
"A Merry Christmas / Little Women" is the famous Christmas scene (Chapter Two) from the immortal Louisa May Alcott novel, "Little Women". The four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy and their mother, celebrate Christmas without their father who has gone to war. Newly impoverished, after father's financial loss, the sisters' work outside the home for money to support the family, and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas in the process.
Rosa's Tale
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In Rosa's Tale, Louisa May Alcott spins a heartwarming fable about a horse who magically speaks to a lonely girl at midnight on Christmas Eve...
Becky's Christmas Dream
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In "Becky's Christmas Dream", a poor working girl is left alone at Christmas time. Wishing for companionship and love, she is spoken to by an old gray cat, who reveals to her a simple truth about being loved.
A New Way to Spend Christmas
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
"A New Way to Spend Christmas" describes a Christmas visit to Randall's Island in the East River, where orphaned and sick children are looked after. A charitable woman brings gifts and spreads "sunshine in that shady place" to the unfortunate children who live there.
Bertie's Box
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In "Bertie's Box", a family sits around the table putting the finishing touches on their Christmas present wrapping. A letter arrives from a poor widow asking for assistance in providing a Christmas present for her two children. Overhearing this, young Bertie sets about packing up some of his toys to send to the unfortunate mother.
What Love Can Do
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In What Love Can Do, two poor sisters share their modest Christmas wishes with each other, namely: a little money with which to buy gifts for their family members. Overhearing this, the kindly residents of a boarding house come together to make a lovely Christmas surprise for the two girls.
A Song
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
A short poem that evokes the ambience and spiritual joy of the season, "A Song for A Christmas Tree" is an ode to the wonders of the Christmas season.
A Christmas Turkey
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In "A Christmas Turkey", a poor family works hard to figure out how they can celebrate Christmas. When the father is unable to provide a turkey, the children venture out into the world, working to earn enough money to pool their resources and purchase one for the Christmas table.
Gwen's Adventure in the Snow
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In "Gwen's Adventures in the Snow", Gwen and her siblings set out on a winter evening's sleigh ride only to encounter bad weather. Taking shelter in their country house to wait out the snowstorm, the group builds a fire, makes a picnic from the house's reserves and shares stories to allay each other's fears.
Kate's Choice
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In "Kate's Choice", a young English girl inherits a financial windfall when she is suddenly orphaned. Per her father's wish, she is sent to America to live with the families of each of her four uncles in order to choose where she will live. Each family is full of wonderful, prosperous interesting people, all of them anxious that Kate should choose their family to stay with. But at Christmastime, Kate surprises them all by announcing whom she shall stay with.
Mrs. Podgers' Teapot
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
In Mrs. Podger's Teapot", an old woman and her boarder take in an orphan on a cold winter's night. The child's natural spirit of generosity moves Mrs. Podger, and helps her find true happiness at Christmas.
What Polly Found in Her Stocking
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
"What Polly Found in her Stocking" is a delightful Christmas poem that tells what a girl of the late 1800s might have gotten from Santa - if she were very good.
Tessa's Surprises
by Louisa May Alcott
read by Susie Berneis
Part of the Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott series
"Tessa's Surprises" is a story about an underprivileged little girl who strives to earn a few coins so she can buy her younger siblings Christmas presents. A heartwarming Christmas tale from Louisa May Alcott.
