'If I could work my will,' said Scrooge indignantly, 'Every idiot who goes about with "Merry Christmas" on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.' This year go carol-singing in the Cotswolds with Laurie Lee or attend church with a grumpy Samuel Pepys. Make plum puddings for bemused French villagers with Elizabeth David; go present shopping with Virginia Woolf or eat far too much with Agatha Christie. Celebrate Christmas at Chatsworth, in the workhouse or marooned in the ice with Shackleton ... For forty-five years, the arrival of John Julius Norwich's latest Christmas Cracker became as essential a part of the Christmas experience as holly and mistletoe. In An English Christmas the late legendary popular historian gathered all the best writing about this strangest and most memorable time of year into one book and his brilliant eye for a story is evident on every page. Vividly evoking all the good things about the festive season, this unexpected anthology is just as entertaining about its darker aspects. Eight-year-old Princess Margaret's thank-you list jostles with moving letters home from the trenches. Sherlock Holmes solves his trickiest case. George Orwell writes about indigestion; Jane Austen about reluctant socialising and Thomas Hardy about the old folk belief that all animals kneel at midnight on 24 December. There are ghost stories, games and bizarre recipes. Diary-entries, recipes and letters sit alongside poems and short stories. An English Christmas could convert any Scrooge into an instant enthusiast.

Easy English Christmas Short Stories Do you want to enjoy a cozy Christmas and improve your English at the same time? This book is perfect for you! Dive into 10 short and simple Christmas stories that are great for getting into the holiday spirit while learning English. You'll feel the warmth of family gatherings, explore snowy winter scenes, and share in festive moments—all while practicing your English in a fun way. Whether you’re just beginning to learn English or have some experience, these stories are written for upper beginners to intermediate learners (CEFR A2-B1). What’s inside: • Easy-to-read English • 10 heartwarming Christmas stories • Fun characters and exciting adventures • Word lists, quizzes, and discussion questions Each story is short and easy to understand, making it a great way to practice your English skills. After each story, you’ll find a list of new words, quick quizzes to test what you’ve learned, and discussion questions to help you think and talk about Christmas in English. So, grab a warm drink, find a cozy spot, and enjoy these festive tales. This book will help you learn English while celebrating the magic of Christmas! Order your copy now and start your holiday adventure!

A Very English Christmas: A Gay Amish Story

A selection of historic Christmas carols (dating from 1400 A.D. to 1700 A.D.), collected and arranged by Edith Rickert.

Songbook with 11+1 english Christmas songs - incl. "Silent night special" - easy arrangements for the Kalimba with 17 tines. No knowledge of music notes is necessary - playing by numbers / symbols! The arrangements were simply noted with the symbols that can be found on the most common instruments. The MP3 sounds are available online in a player with adjustable playback speed -web address in the book. Songs: Angels we have heard on hig / Away in a manger / Christmas is coming / Go tell it on a mountain / God rest ye merry Gentleman / Hark, the herold angel sing / I saw three ships / Jingle Bells / Joy to the World / Silent Night / Silent Night - sing & strum / We wish you a merry Christmas

These 20 favorite English Christmas carols are arrangedfor a standard 15/14hammered dulcimer but will easily transfer to the standard 12/11 instrument. Chord symbols have been provided to allow an accompaniment instrumentand will also facilitate the player in adding further embellishments and/or variations to the tunes. The standard notation provided will help the player to learn the songs quickly; however, listening to the recording will prove to be an invaluable aid to the by ear player as well as to the player who wishes to gain new ideas forarrangementsusing additional instruments. In addition, lyrics are provided for the player who may wish to accompany a vocal arrangement. For the beginning to advanced player