Realization and Memory (by PSW)
Summary: An unexpected obstacle on Christmas night invokes a fond and bittersweet memory.
Word count: 1137
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
The First Thaw (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: The weather isn’t the only thing frosty that first Christmas after Marie joins the Cartwright family, but through the magic of story and song, they all find new warmth, acceptance and heartfelt love.
Rating: G (6,520 words)
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
Standing on the Bow Rail (by AC1830)
Summary: As a conclusion to BettyHT’s Advent story, Leaning on the Taffrail, young Adam, along with Ben and little Hoss, finally settle into their first real home in the Sierra mountains just as Christmas arrives.
Word Count: 5603
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
A Letter To Dickens (by BettyHT)
Summary: Loosely based on the Advent 2025 stories of BettyHT and AC1830 as well as the work of Charles Dickens. Many years after Abel writes to Adam about how Elizabeth’s spirit influenced him to change, Adam pitches a story idea to Dickens.
Rating: PG Word count: 936
A Grand Christmas (by McFair_58)
Summary: Preparations abound for Christmas on the Ponderosa
Rating: G (2,630 words)
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
Leaning on the Taffrail (by BettyHT)
Summary: After some years of reflection, Captain Abel Stoddard decides to change his ways and make some amends. Two things that he knows he must do are to mend the relationship with his son-in-law, and he must create a communication link to his young grandchild. Two Christmas letters are how he begins the process.
Rating PG Word count 1497
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
You Can’t Keep an Old Lawman Down (by Patina)
Summary: Is it too much to ask for the law to experience a Silent Night at Christmastime?
Rating: G (2,795 words)
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
Merry Christmas, Clementine! (by DJK)
Summary: A blizzard leaves the Cartwrights with an unexpected guest for Christmas- the formidable Widow Hawkins.
rating: k+ (2,225 words)
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
The Second Honeymoon (By MelissaR1992)
Summary: Joe and his wife, Alice, take a second honeymoon trip to New Orleans where they get mixed up with a couple of jewel thieves and their only hope is a clumsy, down-on-his-luck, detective.
Rating: PG Word Count: 16,010
Part of the Forever Reimagined series, links to all stories included within.
The Cradle (by Cheaux)
Summary: Thrice upon a time there was a father with a young son in want of a mother at Christmas. Written for the 2025 Advent Calendar.
Rated: K+ (1,500 words)
The Animals Talk at Midnight (by DJK)
Summary: Truth or myth, it would be wonderful if they did.
Rating: G (120 words)
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
In Loving Memory (by DJK)
Summary: The longing of Christmas past memories.
Rating: G (100 words)
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
Timber! (by DJK)
Summary: Oh, what fun there is on the Ponderosa at Christmas
Rating: G (110 words)
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
Winter Blues (by AC1830)
Summary: There are times, when Christmastime isn’t so joyous.
Rating: G (220 words)
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
Stuck Inside (by Fanofoldtvshows)
Summary: Being stuck inside can lead to fond memories.
Rating: G (50 words)
Written for the 2025 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
