This is a REISSUE of the first half of A 1632 Christmas, one of the last Ring of Fire Press books Eric worked on. The second half is Special Issue 2, December 2024. Get ready for a heartwarming holiday journey through time with "A 1632 Christmas"! From the bustling streets of Grantville to the snowy landscapes of Sweden, this collection of stories takes you on a festive adventure you won't soon forget. Join Pam Miller as she fights to save the dodo bird in Wonderland Isles in Garrett W. Vance's "A Christmas in Wonderland Isles". Celebrate Saint Lucia in Sweden with George Grant's "A Christmas for Kjell". And in Germany, a group of college students find themselves spending the holiday at school in Virginia DeMarce's "Nobody's Going Home". But the holiday spirit isn't just limited to foreign lands. In Walt Boyes' "Weimeraner Christmas", a new dog breed is discovered in Germany. And in Joy Ward's "A Krampus Christmas", a kindly storekeeper spreads joy in Grantville. Get ready for a mix of heartwarming and heart-wrenching tales as we follow a young Jewish boy learning about up-time holiday traditions in Anne Keener's "It's Tradition". Follow a young mercenary's journey to finding a new path in life in Bethanne Kim's "The Glad Game". Finally, Tracy Morris' "The Gift of the Puppet" will leave you on the edge of your seat as a precious Christmas tradition is saved. But that's not all, Kathy Sue Burroughs makes a return with her kids in Bjorn Hasseler's "A Christmas Letter". You won't want to miss this unforgettable holiday read filled with love, hope, and the magic of the season. If you enjoyed "A 1632 Christmas", you'll also love "A Holiday in Time" by Jodi Taylor. So don't wait, buy now!