Three Magical Christmas Stories: Christmas, #1

By Amna Waseem

This Christmas Stories Bundle offers three tales of adventure, magic, and learning.

1. The Three Charms of Christmas 

In a snow-kissed valley where wishes are whispered and magic listens, Lara and her two brothers embark on a heartwarming quest to earn three enchanted charms—Kindness, Courage, and Wonder. Guided by mysterious clues and tested by their own fears, the siblings journey through hidden lands and forgotten truths, discovering that the real gifts of Christmas aren't found under a tree, but within themselves. A tale of warmth, bravery, and the quiet magic of love, this story invites readers to believe again—in snowflakes, stories, and the power of a true heart.

2. The Snow globe of Starlight  

When ten-year-old Elara discovers a glowing snow globe in her grandmother's attic, she's whisked into the enchanted world of Starlight Hollow—where Santa's sleigh has lost its magic and Christmas itself is fading. Guided by a talking fox named Thistle, Elara must journey through five wondrous realms to recover the lost snowflakes of Laughter, Hope, Generosity, Wonder, and Love. Along the way, she faces trolls, mirrors, moonlight carousels, and the deepest parts of her own heart. Can one brave girl restore the spirit of Christmas before midnight? A heartwarming tale of courage, kindness, and belief—for dreamers of all ages.

3. Buttons and the Midnight Snow

On Christmas Eve in the snowy town of Pineberry, a scruffy kitten named Buttons discovers something extraordinary: snowflakes rising into the sky. Drawn by curiosity, he stumbles into the magical Midnight Snow—a secret hour when forgotten wishes are delivered by moonlight. Guided by a starlit snowman and a sled pulled by puffball rabbits, Buttons sets out to deliver lullabies, warmth, wonder, and belonging to those who need it most. But as the clock ticks down, he learns that even helpers deserve gifts—and sometimes, the greatest gift is being truly seen.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Amna Waseem
• Release date: Sep 21, 2025
• ISBN: 9798232224127

Amna Waseem

Amna Waseem is a multi‑genre author, creative entrepreneur, and MPhil scholar in Political Science at Kinnaird College for Women. With over forty published eBooks, she writes across children's and adult fiction as well as educational non‑fiction, blending imaginative storytelling with accessible insights. Her short story The Widow and the Whispering Cup is part of the digital eBook collection of the New York Public Library, while her coloring book is included in the Dubai Public Library. These international placements highlight her growing global presence and the cultural resonance of her work. Away from her desk, she embraces simple living—finding inspiration in quiet mornings with coffee and the calm of sunlit garden corners. 

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The Three Charms of Christmas

In a snow-kissed valley where wishes are whispered and magic listens, Lara and her two brothers embark on a heartwarming quest to earn three enchanted charms—Kindness, Courage, and Wonder. Guided by mysterious clues and tested by their own fears, the siblings journey through hidden lands and forgotten truths, discovering that the real gifts of Christmas aren’t found under a tree, but within themselves. A tale of warmth, bravery, and the quiet magic of love, this story invites readers to believe again—in snowflakes, stories, and the power of a true heart.

Chapter 1: The Poster by the Gate

It was the last week of November, and Lara counted the days like beads on a string—each one bringing her closer to the end of term and the beginning of something magical. The air outside was crisp, tinged with the scent of woodsmoke and the distant promise of snow. At school, the teachers were winding down, assigning light revision and holiday crafts, while students buzzed with plans for winter break. But Lara’s excitement wasn’t just about escaping homework or sleeping in. She was going to visit the Valley of Santa.

She had first seen the poster fluttering on the school gate, half-torn and flapping in the wind like a secret trying to escape. It was printed in bold red and green, with golden stars scattered across the edges. This Christmas, it read, Come to the Valley of Santa—where wishes come true! Beneath the headline were pictures of twinkling lights, children laughing around bonfires, and a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Lara had stood there for a full minute, her breath fogging the air, before she tore the poster down and ran home with it clenched in her mittened hands.

Her younger brothers, Sami and Zayan, were sprawled on the living room rug, building a fort out of couch cushions and laundry baskets. Lara burst in like a gust of wind, waving the poster above her head.

Look! Look what I found!

Sami squinted at the paper. Is that real?

Zayan, ever the skeptic, frowned. Valley of Santa? Sounds made up.

It’s not, Lara insisted. It’s just outside our neighborhood. They’re doing a whole Christmas festival. Free food stalls, gifts for kids under ten, and— she paused dramatically, a sleigh ride through the woods.

Their mother, who had been folding laundry nearby, glanced over. Sounds lovely. But we’ll have to check if it’s safe and not too crowded.

Lara knew what that meant: maybe. But she wasn’t going to let it go. That night, she wrote a list of reasons why they should go, complete with bullet points and glittery stickers. She even added a pie chart showing how much happier the family would be if they spent Christmas in the Valley of Santa. Her father chuckled when he saw it.

You’re quite the campaigner, he said. All right. If it’s not too expensive and the weather holds, we’ll go.

Lara felt like she’d won a prize. She folded the poster carefully and pinned it to the corkboard above her desk, where it glowed like a promise.

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The days that followed were filled with anticipation. Lara packed and