The Found Christmas Star (by FanofoldTVshows)
Summary: A found star brings back memories from a past Christmas.
Rating: A Words 2,050
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Calendar
The Icicle of Doom (by faust)
Summary: Those often ridiculed have vulnerable souls, too. Who better than a Cartwright to acknowledge that?
Rating: G Words 1,860
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
A continuation of The Art-Universe, links to all stories included within
At Toast to Tradition – Part 2 (by Cheaux)
Summary: Memories and traditions bring comfort and joy during Hanukkah and Christmas.
Rating: G Words 2,411
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
The Treasure (by Sibylle)
Summary: A special keepsake brings back Adam’s memories of the early history of Virginia City, and one unforgettable person in particular.
K+/ Word count: 1421
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
And His Heart Grew a Little Bit Larger (by BettyHT)
Summary: Hoot tries to teach the Cartwrights a lesson but learns more than he ever expected. This is a prequel Christmas story.
Rating: PG Word count: 2,295
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (A Bonanza Really Short Story) by JC
The Cartwright brothers – you know them, you love them, but let’s face it – after all these years things have gotten pretty predictable around the Ponderosa. It’s the same old story in a nutshell…
Rating: G WC: 563
True Meaning of Christmas (by wx4rmk)
Summary: The first Christmas with Inger brings some unexpected challenges to five-year-old Adam helping him learn the most important part of the Christmas season.
Rating: G Words 1,620
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
A Lesson in Gratitude (by Sierra Girl)
Summary: It takes a winter storm for Adam to appreciate what’s right in front of him.
Rating: G Words 3,000
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
A Gift for the Man Who Has Everything (by Missjudy)
Summary: In the middle of a busy Christmas morning, Adam receives a request from Roy Coffee to help him investigate a possible crime in Virginia City. The case intrigues him as he follows the clues along with Roy and Paul Martin, and has a moment of agony as he begins to see the truth. In the midst of the his discoveries he receives a few unexpected reminders of the true meaning of Christmas, and is able to offer the gift of restoration.
Rating: K
Word Count: 10649
A Surprise Delivery (by Questfan)
Summary: A winter storm, a broken-down shack and a couple of strangers in need makes for a different kind of Christmas celebration.
Rating: G Words 2,700
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
Be a Friend (by Sierras)
Summary: Can a gingerbread man help Little Joe make a new friend?
Rating: G Words: 560
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
The Broken Cord (by McFair_58)
Summary: A tie that binds is broken. Can Hop Sing make it – and the Cartwrights – whole again?
Rating: G Words 3,420
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
Baubles (mcfair_58)
Summary: A barren tree and a string of glass beads bring two lonely men together on Christmas Eve.
Rated G
Word count: 4121
A Toast to Tradition (Part 1) (by Cheaux)
Summary: A missing ornament threatens holiday traditions for the Cartwrights.
Rating: G words 2,530
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
A Wreath of Blessings (by PuchiAnn)
Summary: A poem originally inspired by a Christmas card showing a wreath made from pine branches and cones and sent out years ago to Bonanza friends. Word count: 122 Rating: K A wreath of Ponderosa pine Tells me that it’s Christmas time. Outside, a fleece of shim’ring snow, Within, bathed…
