Two utterly charming Christmas tales by master storyteller David Adams Richards that will surely warm the heart and remind us of the enchantment and meaning of Christmas. These stories are of his river, the great Miramichi. "The Christmas Tree"captures the tradition of finding the perfect Christmas tree in the snowy woods of New Brunswick. A neigbourhood child joins the group as they make their way to Christmas Mountain and experiences the magic of the festivities. "Carmichael's Dog"is a heartwarming tale of days when snow beckoned young boys. On Christmas Eve, rosy-cheeked from a day of sliding on cardboard, two boys find a small, chubby black puppy stuck in the snow bank, simply waiting for rescue. The Christmas Tree is a delightful book to give and receive, and will become a traditional holiday read for many years to come.