In the Yule-Log Glow, Book I Christmas Tales from 'Round the World

Step across a moon‑lit threshold and find yourself in a warm common‑room where a Russian in furs, a Sicilian wanderer, a German with a frothy tankard, and a sun‑kissed Spaniard gather around a crackling Yule‑log. Their conversation swells with laughter, song, and a chorus of voices eager to share a holiday story from their native lands. The atmosphere invites listeners to settle into the glow and hear each traveler’s tale unfurl like a gift.

Within this collection, the reader meets the ancient “Three Kings of Cologne,” hears the bustling merriment of a Russian Christmas party, feels the quiet reverence of a Norwegian winter wonder, and discovers a humorous “Tale of a Turkey” set amid festive tables. Each narrative, drawn from English, French, German, Norwegian, and other traditions, offers a distinct flavor of Christmas while the shared hearth ties them together in a comforting, multicultural celebration.