Hans Christian Andersen, "The Fir Tree"

It’s December 18. Welcome back to the Kids’ Short Story Advent Calendar—a box set full of excitement and mystery for younger readers to enjoy on the days counting down to Christmas.

Learn more about today’s author:

Hans Christian Andersen (1805–75) was a Danish author. In addition to his plays, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales, of which he wrote more than 150. “The Fir Tree” was first published in 1844.

* * * * *

What did you think of today's story? Use the hashtag #kssac on Twitter and Instagram to check in with your fellow advent calendarians. And check back tomorrow to see what the next story is!