Christmas is a holiday celebrated worldwide and we have an opportunity to introduce our children to stories and customs from across the globe. We've wrapped up fifty Christmas stories from around the world for you to share with your kids this holiday season!
1. Christmas is Coming
This book discusses the significance behind many of the Christmas traditions we take for granted while also exploring traditions from other countries.
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2. Walk This World at Christmastime
Take a walk around the world and see how different countries celebrate Christmas. Every page holds a new country and the flaps function as an advent calendar.
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3. Joy to the World
Explore thirteen traditions from different countries! This book's rhyming text and beautiful illustrations make it more suitable for younger readers.
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4. A World of Cookies for Santa
Travel around the world with Santa on Christmas Eve to see the tasty treats left out for him in each country. Enjoy recipes for your own cookies for Santa!
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5. All the Colors of Christmas
After taking the readers through the many colors, the author reminds the reader even we are a part of the Christmas story in all our beautiful colors.
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6. My Santa Your Santa
This picture book explores the different Santas from each country as well as the children in each country. Explore six countries with an incredible amount of diversity and representation on each page.
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7. Where Would Santa Go?
As the man who has traveled the entire world every year, where do you think he would take two children for their first trip in a sleigh?
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8. Felix's Christmas Around the World
When Felix receives a letter from the North Pole, he sets off to travel with Santa Claus! This book features a fold-out world map to track their travels.
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9. My Baby Loves Christmas
In this board book, celebrate all the joys of Christmas through a baby's eyes. The book is filled with adorable illustrations paired with rhythmic poetry.
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10. Carla and the Christmas Cornbread
Every holiday season, Carla celebrates Christmas at her grandparents' house. When Carla accidentally takes a bite of Santa's cookie, she'll need her grandma's help to save Christmas.
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11. The Day Santa Got Sick
One Christmas, Santa gets sick. Who will deliver to all the different countries and speak all the different languages? One little girl decides she'll be the one to step up and help Mrs. Claus.
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12. Soulful Holidays
Introduce your children to Kwanza with this magical rhyming story. Learn about the food, songs, and decorations for a typical celebration.
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13. Busy London at Christmas
Experience London at Christmas with this cute board book. Toddlers will love this "lift the flap" book as they try to find Santa in each beautiful Christmas scene.
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14. The Christmas Pine
Follow the journey of a little pine tree as he grows up to be admired by many. This book is inspired by the true story of the Trafalgar Square tree.
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15. A Dublin Christmas
Orla is struggling to feel the Christmas cheer but when the Christmas tree lights come to life, they'll help her have a festive Dublin Christmas adventure.
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16. Babushka
This sweet book shares the tale of a Russian grandmother on the first Christmas. She learns and shares the value of showing love and helping others in need.
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17. Peter and Lotta's Christmas
Peter and Lotta are so excited to spend Christmas with their family and experience the Swedish Christmas traditions.
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18. The Christmas Stove
Spend Christmas in Switzerland with two orphans and their aunt. When their aunt gets sick, it is up to the two children to carry on traditions and bring back the holiday spirit.
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19. The Christmas Donkey
Michel dreams of getting his grandma a farm donkey for Christmas. Travel to France as he works hard to make Christmas special for his grandma.
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20. Christmas in France
What do people eat on Christmas in France? Do they have the same Santa or the same traditions as us? Discover Christmas in France in this deluxe picture book.
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21. Merry Christmas, Strega Nona
Travel to Italy with this classic Italian character, Strega Nona. Big Anthony is determined to surprise Strega Nona with a large Christmas feast by using Christmas magic.
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22. The Legend of Old Befana
In this Italian folk tale, Befana is a cranky, scary lady, but when she meets three kings on their way to Bethlehem, her life changes.
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23. Native American Night Before Christmas
Your kids will love this retelling of the classic story with Old Red Shirt (Santa Claus) and his flying white buffalo. The detailed illustrations make this story come to life.
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24. The Christmas Coat
Virginia needs a new coat for Christmas, but she knows it's unlikely she'll get what she needs. This beautiful story is from the Rosebud Indian Reservation.
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25. N is for Navidad
This festive Spanish alphabet will take children through the aspects of a Latino Christmas.
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26. A Piñata in a Pine Tree
Check out this Latino version of the holiday favorite, 12 Days of Christmas. This quirky picture book comes with pronunciation guides on the pages.
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27. Twas Nochebuena
Get ready for Christmas Eve with a Latino family! Observe traditions such as making tamales and singing festive songs, then end the night with a festive "Feliz Navidad" cheer!
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28. Too Many Tamales
Christmas Eve means tamales with family! When Maria accidentally loses something valuable in the tamale mix, the cousins attempt to eat their way to a solution.
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29. When Christmas Feels Like Home
Eduardo is sure Christmas will never feel quite as great as in Mexico, but his family makes sure he enjoys his first Christmas in the United States.
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30. The Miracle of the First Poinsettia
In this traditional Mexican tale, learn the history of the first poinsettia. This beautiful book will introduce your children to Mexican culture and customs.
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31. The Legend of the Poinsettia
Take in the legend of the first poinsettia with the critically-acclaimed illustrations from Tomie dePaola.
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32. Christiano's Blue Christmas
Although Christiano is sad over the loss of his grandfather this Christmas, his friends and family attempt to make the holiday special for him.
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33. The Paraguay Christmas Book
Explore Paraguay and its many Christmas traditions. See how their holiday celebrations differ from yours and find new traditions to integrate into your own.
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34. A Piece of Black Cake for Santa
Femi and her friends want to give Santa some special treats from the Caribbean, including a piece of black cake. Learn more about Caribbean traditions in this charming story.
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35. Santa Who?
Adam doesn't know who Santa is. This book gently addresses the questions that Muslim children have about Christmas and gives a very different perspective on the holiday celebrations.
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36. Ming's Christmas Wishes
As a Chinese student in an American school, Ming is always treated differently. For Christmas, she has three wishes, including to feel like she belongs somewhere.
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37. Tree of Cranes
In preparation for a young boy's first Christmas, his mother makes origami cranes as a reminder of her own Christmas traditions in Japan.
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38. Christmas in Lagos
See Lagos at Christmas through the eyes of a Nigerian girl. Ranti's teacher encourages her to start a journal logging the beautiful moments she experiences over winter break.
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39. Miracle on 133rd Street
From Sonia Manzano, also known as "Maria" on Sesame Street, comes this sweet story of Christmas in the city, the challenges faced, and the different ways holiday joy may be found.
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40. Santa in the City
Deja is worried Santa won't be able to come to see her at her home in the city. Her family must help restore her joy and faith in a very merry Christmas.
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41. A Métis Christmas: Thelma's Gift
Learn more about the Métis tribe and their Christmas celebrations from Thelma's point of view.
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42. Baseball Bats for Christmas
Travel back in time and to the Arctic Circle. When Inuit children discover trees for the first time, they think the purpose is for fun gifts for friends.
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43. The Twelve Days of Christmas in Canada
Travel across Canada collecting presents as you count down the days until Christmas.
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44. How Winston Delivered Christmas
Winston the mouse is determined to deliver a lost letter to Santa. This beloved chapter book can be used as an advent countdown with its twenty-four chapters.
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45. Home Alone
In this American contemporary story, Kevin is left behind from his family vacation. He must learn to survive on his own while protecting his home.
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46. The Polar Express
In this timeless classic, a young boy gets invited on a magical train heading to the North Pole. Your children will love the beautiful illustrations and the touching story.
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47. The Little Reindeer
When a little girl finds a reindeer, they set off on an adventure together. The gorgeous illustrations in this book are complemented with pops of red and foil.
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48. Dasher
In this cute picture book from Matt Tavares, Dasher dreams of so much more than her circus life. One day, she escapes and meets a large man with a sleigh.
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49. I Saw Santa in South Carolina
JD Green created these fun books with different American cities and states in mind. Personalize your child's reading experience as they look for Santa on popular American sites.
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50. The Christmas Coat
Jo Jo is so excited to go Christmas shopping with his dad. When he meets a homeless boy, he gets a chance to share the Christmas spirit.
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