"This marvelous anthology collects 17 splendid tales by 19th- and 20th-century writers from the Scandinavian countries, Faroe Islands, and Finland. . . . An indispensable collection and one of the most delightful fictional surprises of the year."-Kirkus. "Among the many masterpieces of the Christmas story are Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Fir Tree' and stories by Nobel laureates Selma Lagerlof and Johannes V. Jensen. Most of the 17 pieces have never before been available in English."-Tulsa World. Anyone aware of the magic in Christmas will recognize the inspiration in these stories. Readers...