From Rom-Coms to Mysteries, Here Are 42 Christmas Books to Keep You Cozy This Season

Most people have heard the classic Christmas tale by the same name as Nikolai Gogal's novel. What many don't know is that Gogal wrote "The Night Before Christmas" long before the modern story began. In 1831, Gogal began to write a story about a Ukrainian blacksmith's battle with the devil to save his village of Dikanka. When they both fall in love with Oksana, mischievous pranks ensue. They struggle to each win Oksana's heart in a story that many families still read every Christmas Eve. Enjoy one of the most legendary holiday tales from the father of Russian literature, who wields humor and innovative storytelling in every line.