Christmas Stories

A boy receives a coin that cannot be exchanged in a dream, and in reality, learns how to find true wealth. An honest and loving young man avoids a treacherous trap and marries a beauty with a huge dowry — precisely thanks to his naivety. A high-flying con artist helps a poor widow reclaim her last money. A mischievous boy receives unexpected forgiveness instead of punishment for his unforgivable prank — and this becomes a lifelong lesson for him. An officer sacrifices his career, choosing mercy over honor.

This is the golden classic of Christmas stories — tales meant to be told in whispers by candlelight or read aloud under a large cozy lamp, surrounded by loved ones. These breathtaking, sometimes eerie or sad plots always end in miracles and the triumph of good — and this leaves readers with a lasting sense of celebration and unexpected joy every time.

Artist Maxim Popovsky.