A Christmas Dozen: Christmas Stories to Warm the Heart

For the past 28 years, Rev. Steve Burt has entertained his congregation on Christmas Eve by reading them heart-warming tales in place of a sermon. These stories capture the imagination and reach the soul. "A Christmas Dozen" is a compilation of the most-requested stories since 1972. After many readings, eager listeners requested printed copies. They wanted to share the profound message of unconditional love with their friends and family. What a wonderful stocking stuffer this is for children and adults alike. These stories were written for reading out loud, but are equally enjoyable to read while curled up on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate. The first story captured my heart so quickly, I was surprised. In "Christmas 1944" you will feel "shivers" as you realize there are two enemies staring at one another in the night. Then, the actions of the two soldiers will evoke a deep sense of compassion as you realize that we are all just souls that want to live in peace. In "A Christmas Dozen," also the name of a story in the book, a black Labrador named "Otis" is left behind in the snow and meets a cat who is about to have kittens. The Labrador helps to keep the cat warm and in the morning we find twelve tiny pink-nosed kittens. The family returns and not only finds their lost pet, they are rewarded with a bundle of purring kittens. I love that story the most! Pastor Steve Burt is a natural storyteller. He has woven the Spirit of Christmas into his stories in such a way as to make you feel the wonder of a child. During the holiday season, you might find him reading his stories in a local library, at a Christmas program, to the elderly in nursing homes, or to the world on a radio show. He is well knows as "The Christmas Story Pastor." Pastor Burt's work has also appeared in the popular "Chicken Soup for the Single Soul" book. His daughter has inherited her father's love of writing and is the author of a new book called: "Oh, Solo Mia!" which is a witty guide for single girls. Other works by Steve Burt include: Christmas Special Delivery and Unk's Fiddle and Other Stories. Share these wonderful stories with your own family this Christmas. Perhaps you can make this one of your own family traditions during the holiday season. The stories are thought-provoking and show how people can transcend their impulse to just be human. They rise to the occasion and choose love. That is the best gift we can give, for God is love. ~The Rebecca Review

It is both as simple and as magical as a child's uplifted face savoring a captured snowflake. In this collection of Christmas stories, the familiar and cherished tale is told and retold again and again a dozen times, but each telling freshly reveals the old, old story. Not once, but twelve times, with gentle humor and quiet wisdom, the author movingly, repeatedly invokes for us the miracle of the season. Experience Steve Burt's, A Christmas Dozen from the Christmas Story Pastor. Share these warm and thoughtful stories with family and friends. Read them aloud; make them your own. It will be the start of a new holiday tradition.

The stories in Steve Burt's "Christmas Dozen" are truly touching! While each of the 12 short stories have a unique focus and setting, together they convey the spirit of joy and hopefulness of Christmas. Amidst the hustle and bustle that the holiday season usually brings, the stories will remind readers of the true meaning of Christmas. Give this book to everyone on your Christmas list!

Perhaps the best collection of Christmas stories ever published in one book! Burt's easy-to-read (larger print), heart-warming stories are appealing to adults and children alike, capturing the essence of the season in twelve entirely different ways. Perfect for cuddling up with family near the fireplace, reading aloud in church services, or sharing to a group of senior listeners or children. You'll never run out of people to give this book to! If you're looking for the next "classic," this is it!

Heart warming stories that are surely destined to become facorites at Christmas. The perfect book that will live on from generation to generation. Burt's smooth, discriptive writing brings you into the story as though you were an active participant and not just an observer. The easy-reading, colorful, touching stories provide family entertainment and hours of warm-fuzzy reading. The perfect book to buy for the Christmas gift for the person who has everything...it's at the top of my shopping list.