12 Stories of Christmas: Sharing the Smiles, Heart, and Hope of Christmas

by Robert J. Morgan

Experience the wonderment of Christmas with this endearing collection of original stories.

Even though he’s got 3.5 million copies of books in print, Pastor Robert Morgan writes only one short fiction story each year—an original work he shares with his church on Christmas Eve. Now with a fresh new cover and six new stories, the entire collection of twelve is available in this beautiful volume. Beginning is a foreword by David Jeremiah, followed by adventures that evoke the splendor and love found at the manger over 2000 years ago. You’ll meet a shy, bookish boy who finds himself center stage in a Christmas pageant, a family whose car full of presents and groceries disappears, and a mountain man trapped in a blizzard with his twelve-year-old grandson. You’ll meet characters you feel you’ve known your whole life who’ll make you laugh one minute and cry the next.

So this year, and the years to follow, gather your family and experience the true spirit of adoration and worship at Christmas through this timeless gift of story.

Genres: Christmas, Audiobook, Short Stories, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Christian, Holiday

Audible Audio

First published October 7, 2014

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pastor Robert Morgan writes a short story each year to share with his congregation on Christmas Eve. This is a collection of those stories. The stories are sweet, inspirational and a great reminder of the true reason we celebrate Christmas.

[Elizabeth Green · Rating 3 out of 5]

Over all I enjoyed it. I felt some stories were a bit two unrealistic and convenient. Some stories felt like hey were lacking substance but over all it was quick and very Christmas’s. It focuses on the Christian meaning of Christmas and is a bit prechy.

That’s my boy: 2 stars - it was a bit to cheesy
Ollie: 4 stars a heart warming story
Mainly Christmas: 2 stars - I don’t know what it was but something felt off
The poet boy: 5 stars - absolutely hilarious
Over my dead body: 3 stars a bit two convenient but I loved the ending
The Telegraph Girl of Telegraph Hill: 5 stars. Made me tear up so much emotion from one tiny story
Five-Quarters of a Mile: 1 Star it wasn’t bad but I felt like something was missing and didn’t enjoy it.
A Blue Danube Christmas: 3 stars I love the end the beginning lagged a bit.
Nativity Seen Smiling: 4 stars I loved how everything came together and the meaning.
Gabriel’s Cry: 4 stars I know it is so unlikely but it’s is so heart warming
Christmas Joy: 1 Star unmemorable and nothing really happened
Sugarplum and the Christmas: 2 stars simple and a little weird.

[Laney · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick easy read, in between books coming off hold at the library. Christian in nature and fun to get in the spirit of the holidays.

[J Layne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is so much better to read than to listen to the Audible version. It is easier to catch the details in these short stories while eyeballing the words. Also, the pictures are beautiful and add so much to the interest and appeal of the stories.

THE TWELVE STORY TITLES ARE AS FOLLOWS: That's My Boy", "Ollie", "Mainely Christmas", "Poet Boy", "Over My Dead Body", "The Telegraph Girl of Telegraph Hill", "Five-Quarters of a Mile", "A Blue Danube Christmas", "Nativity Seen Smiling", "Gabriel's Cry", "Christmas Joy", "Sugarplum and the Christmas Cradle".

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Technically", I didn't "read" this book, I instead listened to the audio version of it and truly did enjoy it. Talk about a treat around Christmas time, or anytime you need a little Christmas cheer in your life. Great voice work by the voice actors for the audio. All of the stories were on the shorter side, but beautiful and sweet and just wonderful. I truly enjoyed these. My first reading experience for Mister Robert J. Morgan, but I am well pleased. I will likely listen/read this again in the future.

[Alex Greco · Rating 1 out of 5]

Only one story was good, the true story that takes place during the Great Depression. All the rest were too focused on Jesus and the Nativity story. Christmas isn't just about that one story. I would have liked to have a more diverse collection. Also screw that one woman who thought her stupid baby Jesus sculpture was just as important as a dog. ( As a sculptor myself, this lady is an asshole)

[Sarah Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming set of Christmas short stories, most with a spiritual element to it (the author was a pastor). Some were better than others, so these were my favorites:
That's My Boy
Ollie
Mainely Christmas
The Telegraph Girl of Telegraph Hill
Nativity Seen Smiling
Gabriel's Cry

[Tabi A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah! This feel-good Christmas collection of short stories was what I was searching for for this time of year! I liked the religious undertones as well too, and the funniest thing to me is that Kirby Heyborne is one of the narrators!

[Brandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful set of stories. I ended each with a smile on my face and a warmth of happiness my heart. This is a wonderful little read. Would be great for families to read one story each night for the 12 days leading up to Christmas. Definitely will be suggesting it to friends and family!

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really lovely little collection of short Christmas stories. They're sweet without being treacle-y and rooted in the Christ part of Christmas without being preachy. A collection I would be happy to revisit in future years.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

12 short Christmas stories. Quick and enjoyable read.

[Mary Quinn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Feel good stories, some better than others.

[Peter Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heartwarming collection of Christmas stories, most of which hit at a sweet level. Some of them were silly, but still wonderful.

[Mary Ellin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely stories. Beautiful illustrations. Just the thing to get into the Christmas spirit.

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a nice read with some good Christmas stories that you probably haven't heard. Ok, I have no idea if you have heard them, I hadn't. :-)

[Jessica Fleming · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who doesn't like heart warming Christmas stories?

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick easy read of some Christmas stories. Some were heartwarming but I was bored with most. Didn't really get into them.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75

[Pozak Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent Christmas collection...worth reading for Christmas.

[Miss Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed listening to this audio book of these wonderful Christmas short stories. Perfect book to get one into the holiday spirit.

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful photos and heartwarming stories; a nice bookend to my 2021 GR challenge.

[Shirley Eiswerth (Quackenbush) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some cute stories for the season. I really liked the one about the family swapping cars by accident.

[Monica Johnson · Rating 2 out of 5]

During Christmas binge month, you win some, you lose some. This was on solid team lose.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this for the 12 days of Christmas, one story each day. Some of the stories were very good and even left me in tears. Others were not so great. So kind of hit and miss.

[Cat · Rating 1 out of 5]

Extremely boring stories. Do not recommend at all.

[Eileen Carter · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful collection of stories all about Christmas

[Dori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for reading during the Christmas season to get you in the Christmas mood. Loved these sweet short stories.

[Mindi · Rating 1 out of 5]

A few of the stories were cute. But I found myself drifting away from some of the stories at times. They just didn't hold my attention.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened on Chirp.

[Kelli V Spann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Divinely inspired stories, some better than others, if your so inclined, worthy of your time.