With festive favorites like "The Little Match Girl," "The First Christmas of New England," "A Visit from St. Nicholas," and selected works from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, and more, this gorgeous leather-bound tome (with gilded pages, an embossed cover, and a red ribbon bookmark) makes a thoughtful and beautiful addition to your family's Christmas tradition. Read a new story around the fire for every day of Advent, or indulge in a snowy-weather binge on Christmas Eve. (RR)