Top 10 Greatest Christmas Books of All Time

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Many books have been written about everyone’s favorite holiday. From the legendary Charles Dickens’ classic to everyone’s favorite grouch Mr. Grinch, there is a variety of books that will do more than just warm your heart for the winter holidays.

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So, complete your holiday wish list with these timeless tales celebrating the holiday spirit. Make sure to have these Christmas books on your shelves in time for the Yuletide season. And, if you are a bookworm, who want to spend your Christmas vacation curled up with a book, then this reading list is just for you:

10.) The Greatest Story Ever Told (Fulton Oursler) Christmas Books

This is a highly regarded work on the life of Jesus Christ. Despite being fictional, Oursler’s work has stayed true to the New Testament Gospels. It captures the essence and compassion of Jesus Christ amidst the religious, social and political turmoil on the very first century.

9.) The Polar Express (Chris Van Allsburg)

From the author that brought you Jumanji, Van Allsburg brings this Christmas tale about believing. It features the story of a boy who is given a once and a lifetime chance to ride the Polar Express. The said train brings its passengers to the North Pole and is handpicked by Santa Claus himself to witness the first giving of the first Christmas gift.

8.) The Christmas Tree (Judy Salamon) Christmas Books

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Everyone is familiar with the iconic Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Center. This particular story shows that being its chief gardener is no easy task when its that time of the year that he has to pick out the Christmas tree. He eventually finds the perfect tree and meets Sister Anthony along the way.

7.) The Crippled Lamb (Max Lucado)

This touching story revolves around the crippled lamb named Joshua. Due to his disability, the other animals left him behind. His difference eventually gives him the greatest joy when he gets to be right there near the manger when Jesus is born.

6.) The Christmas Box (Richard Paul Evans)

This Christmas story revolves around a young couple named Richard and Keri. Keri goes on to work for a lonely widow named Mary Parkin. When Christmas draws near, Mary becomes anxious at Richard’s obsession with success, which brings him away from his family. It is only on her deathbed that Richard gets to read her letters inside a box.

5.) The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Barbara Robinson)

This story revolves around the small Christmas pageant that is annually held in a small town. When its director Ms. Helen Armstrong breaks her arm, the task is eventually given to housewife Grace Bradley. But, her family wants nothing to do with the Christmas pageant. Despite the disastrous rehearsals, they eventually pull off the Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

4.) One Wintry Night (Ruth Bell Graham)

This story features one boy who got caught in a snowstorm. He is given shelter by a woman who lives in a log home. There we hear one of the greatest stories ever told. From the Creation to ending with the Resurrection, this is one lengthy yet truly inspiring Christmas read.

3.) The Night before Christmas (Clement Moore)

This particular book has given birth to the modern interpretation of how we now look at Santa Claus.

2.) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Dr. Seuss)

This character, which has come to be associated with the most loved holiday, came from the pages of a Dr. Seuss book. The grouchy Grinch, who is known to have a heart two sizes too small plans to steal Who-ville’s holiday celebration by swiping all their decorations and presents to prevent Christmas from coming.

1.) A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens)

This immortal story of a grouch named Ebenezer Scrooge and his change of heart in time for Christmas is one of the greatest stories ever told about the festive holiday. Take a look at the movie clips below depicting the last two books mentioned above: