Charles Dickens 
The Holly-Tree 

One of a series of Christmas-themed short stories that were serialized in Charles Dickens’ own ‘Household Words’ journal, ‘The Holly Tree Inn, ‘ (1859) uses the loneliness of the wayfaring traveler as a prism through which to examine society. A timeless reflection on the deeper meaning of the holiday, this holiday classic is the perfect fireside read.

About the author

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author and social reformer. He is widely considered the greatest Victorian novelist, having written such classics as Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, and Oliver Twist. Aside from his novels, he also wrote short stories, nonfiction, poetry, plays, and countless letters.