A Christmas Greeting

Name: A Christmas Greeting
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
ISBN: 9781802566482

Author: Hans Christian Andersen

Narrator: Eloise Fairfax

Unabridged: 2 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Interactive Media

Published: 05/30/2025

Categories: Fiction, Classic

Synopsis

A Christmas Greeting by Hans Christian Andersen is a heartfelt, poetic reflection on the magic and meaning of Christmas. Written as a letter to children, it weaves whimsical imagery with timeless lessons about love, faith, and gratitude. Andersen invites readers to embrace the wonder of the season—not just through festive traditions but through acts of kindness and appreciation for life’s simple joys. He tenderly reminds us that Christmas is a time to celebrate hope, family, and the beauty of giving, while also cherishing nature's quiet miracles. Rich in sentiment yet profound in its simplicity, this short work captures Andersen’s unique ability to blend spirituality with childlike wonder. A touching ode to the spirit of Christmas, it inspires readers to find light even in darkness and reconnect with what truly matters during the holiday season.

About Hans Christian Andersen

Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) originally trained as a singer and actor, but he gained fame with his fairy tales, which were not meant merely for children but for adults as well. Andersen frequently used a colloquial style that disguises the sophisticated moral teachings of his tales. Many of Andersen's fairy tales depict characters who gain happiness in life after suffering and enduring conflicts. "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Mermaid" are Andersen's most intimate works. A playwright and novelist as well as the author of children's tales, Andersen publications include the novels The Improvisatore and Only a Fiddler, as well as his personal memoirs, The Fairy Tale of My Life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Susieb on December 30, 2020

Para alguien que sabe poco de historia, lo de Charles Dickens me sorprendió. Este año me di cuenta de que uno de mis cuentos favoritos de la infancia es de este autor y por ello leer algo de Navidad de él, me parecía fascinante. Y... no, no hay cuento alguno de Navidad, sin embargo, debo decir que h......more

Goodreads review by Chad on December 01, 2022

The Little Match Girl is the only story that could be considered a Christmas story.......more

Goodreads review by Cait on December 31, 2014

Some of the stories were a bit strange - like the one about the snails and the swallow. It didn't really have a point. Lots of strong moral and religious messages. None of the stories were particularly Christmassy. I think that perhaps it was a book that was intended to be given at Christmas rather th......more

Goodreads review by Lillie on December 29, 2012

These tales from yesteryear are written in a different style from today's writing. Writers today are told they must show, not tell, but the great classics like these Hans Christian Anderson Christmas stories have a lot more telling than showing. I enjoyed most of the stories--many I knew individuall......more

Goodreads review by France-Andrée on August 01, 2013

It was a little disappointing, I didn't get the stories or what they were meant to represent. The morals of the stories weren't that easy to understand... It was interesting to read something by Hans Christian Andersen, but I'm asking myself if the text lost a lot in the translation? because it is h......more