{"id":11025,"date":"2006-09-01T19:04:24","date_gmt":"2006-09-01T23:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonanzabrand.info\/library\/?page_id=11025"},"modified":"2025-12-25T12:04:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T17:04:03","slug":"christmas-hanukkah-collection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bonanzabrand.info\/library\/?page_id=11025","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Collection – Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wishing everyone peace on Earth and goodwill towards man as Brand presents our Christmas Collection.<\/p>\n

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Click on a title below to read the story.<\/p>\n

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A Bonanza-ful Life<\/a> by Puchi Ann<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 In this Bonanza adaptation of the Frank Capra holiday classic, Ben Cartwright is facing a Christmas so bleak that he finds himself wishing he’d never been born.\u00a0 Enter one slightly unusual guardian angel with the offer to let him see what the world would have been like without him.
\nRated: K+\u00a0\u00a0 WC 20,000<\/p>\n

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A Child’s First Christmas<\/a> by KateP<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Ben Recalls each of his sons’ first Christmas
\nRating:\u00a0 K \u00a0620 words<\/p>\n

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A Chill in the Air<\/a> by Vickic<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Through their troubles the Cartwrights are gently reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 WC\u00a0\u00a0 8800<\/p>\n

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A Christmas Carol in Virginia City<\/a> by TracyT<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Celebrate Christmas in Virginia City and uncover a mystery.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0 WC 16,500<\/p>\n

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A Christmas Kiss<\/a> by McFair<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 All sixteen-year-old Hoss wanted for Christmas was a kiss from Ellie Miller.\u00a0 He was so excited he set off for the Millers’ place before his brothers.\u00a0 Instead of a kiss, Hoss was soon hoping for a Christmas miracle….<\/p>\n

Rated: PG
\nWord Count:\u00a0 8081<\/p>\n

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A Christmas Story<\/a> by Storm<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Here\u2019s my answer to the December Chaps and Spurs challenge.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 WC\u00a0\u00a0 3100<\/p>\n

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A Christmas Journey<\/a> by AC1830<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 As three of the Cartwrights are making their way home for Christmas, Ben becomes ill.\u00a0\u00a0 Adam and Hoss find a rancher willing to give them refuge from the cold and snow.\u00a0\u00a0 Little do they know, their rescuer has a connection with another journey the Cartwrights made many years earlier. Ben, Adam and Hoss find they\u2019ve come full circle in their Christmas journeys.
\nRating: = K, Word Count = 8705<\/p>\n

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A Christmas Wish<\/a> by Puppycuddles<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0Each member of the family is important. The absence of just one or two is greatly felt, especially during the Christmas season. Ben reflects on the changes the year has brought while someone else makes a special request. A prequel story.
\nRating: G Word count: 1,253<\/p>\n

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A Christmas Without Her<\/a> by Mumu74<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A prequel
\nRating:\u00a0 K \u00a01,190 words<\/p>\n

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A Gift for the Man Who Has Everything \u2013 by MissJudy <\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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A Holiday Homicide<\/a> by Puchi Ann<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 The Cartwrights are enjoying a festive Christmas party at the Ponderosa, when what to their wondering eyes should appear but a corpse in a closet. Oh, my and oh, dear!
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 WC\u00a0\u00a0 6600 A holiday mystery written in response to a suggestion by our own bahj<\/p>\n

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A Letter to Dickens<\/a> – by BettyHT<\/p>\n

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\u2019s spirit influenced him to change, Adam pitches a story idea to Dickens.
\nRating: PG Word count: 936<\/p>\n

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A Merry Heart<\/a> by Hart4Ben<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 While Joe is missing his brother at Christmas, a friend’s tragedy gives Joe a new perspective on the Christmas spirit.
\nRating: – K, WC – 1281<\/p>\n

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A Note for Santa #1<\/a> by Dodo<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A Christmas WHI for First Born
\nWord Count:\u00a0\u00a0 1709 Rating:\u00a0 K+<\/p>\n

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A Note for Santa #2 – Regrets and Resolutions<\/a>\u00a0by Dodo<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A WHN for A Note for Santa
\nRating:\u00a0 K+ Word Count:\u00a0\u00a0 1725<\/p>\n

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A Ponderosa Christmas…Or Maybe Not<\/a> by pjb<\/p>\n

Summary: Have you ever wondered why we didn\u2019t see more Cartwright Christmas episodes? Turns out, it wasn\u2019t an oversight. . . .
\nRating: PG Word count: 1,500<\/p>\n

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A Ponderosa Christmas Carol <\/a>by Questfan<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 My version of Charles Dickens’ famous story, as written for the 2016 BoNaNo Challenge. Thank you to the fun group of writers who participated as it was the first time I have done anything like that.
\nWord Count:\u00a0\u00a0 7111\u00a0\u00a0 Rating:\u00a0 T<\/p>\n

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A Tree for Maggie<\/a> by EPM<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Adam remembers a gift given to him last Christmas.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+ \u00a0595 words<\/p>\n

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Adam in the Outback #17 – O Tannenbaum<\/a> by Deborah<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 In a flashback, Adam tells his grandchildren the story of the Cartwright’s first Christmas tree.
\nRating:\u00a0 K \u00a019,700 words<\/p>\n

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Adam’s Family First Christmas at the Ponderosa<\/a> by Gracemolina<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 After returning to The Ponderosa, Adam with his family had to face his first Christmas with all their members, his wife, their twins, Peggy and Olaf. Olaf go away and returned late to Christmas eve dinner, because\u00a0he wants to share Christmas spirit, but Adam only understand he disobeyed him The twins received amazing Christmas presents and a mysterious visit.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+ \u00a06,440 words<\/p>\n

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After the Storm<\/a> by pjb<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 As Christmas approaches, Joe struggles anew with his grief over Laura’s death. A WHN for “The Storm.”
\nRating:\u00a0 K+ \u00a07100<\/p>\n

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Alternative Nativity Story (The)<\/a> by Territell<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: An unmarried mother arrives at the Ponderosa for Christmas. How will the family cope with the impending birth?
\nRated: K+ WC 7200<\/p>\n

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An Undercover Christmas<\/a> by ljlover2001<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 It’s almost Christmas Day, but ten year old Little Joe can’t wait and is desperate to find out what big brother Adam has bought him.\u00a0\u00a0 However, when he goes looking he finds a lot more than he bargained for.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+ \u00a03,160 words<\/p>\n

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And His Heart Grew a Little Bit Larger \u2013 by BettyHT\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Hoot tries to teach the Cartwrights a lesson but learns more than he ever expected. This is a prequel Christmas story.
\nRating: PG\u00a0 Word count: 2,295<\/p>\n

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Art-Universe (The) #9 – The Art of Giving<\/a> by Faust<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: Christmas on the Ponderosa is, more or less, always the same. Yet this year, there’s a certain moment of unpredictability: there’s a visitor staying over the holidays who could jeopardise it all…or make it extra special. And maybe she even knows a better present for Adam than yet another book….
\n3,200 words, rated K<\/p>\n

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Baubles \u2013 by McFair_58\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: A barren tree and a string of glass beads bring two lonely men together on Christmas Eve. Rated G Word count: 4121<\/p>\n

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Before Christmas<\/a> by dbird<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A fight, a flower, and a little bit of faith. A Bonanza fable for Christmas.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+. WC 3600<\/p>\n

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Belated Holiday Greeting in a Letter from Joe<\/a> by Robin<\/p>\n

Belated Holiday Greeting in a Letter from Joe – A REALLY Lost Episode – by Robin
\nSummary:\u00a0 A holiday letter to Mitch, from Joe.
\nRating:\u00a0 T \u00a02,600 words<\/p>\n

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Believe in Love – A Special Love <\/a>by AC1830<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Adam Cartwright and Peggy Dayton developed a special relationship that seemed to go beyond friendship. This is a WHN about the strength of that bond after tragedy strikes at Christmas.
\nRating: K+\u00a0\u00a0 WC = 8882<\/p>\n

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Best Present (The)<\/a> by the Tahoe Ladies<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: A Christmas Tale
\nRated: K Word Count: 4970<\/p>\n

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Betrayal <\/a>by HelenB<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Joe feels responsible for the death of a friend and with Christmas not far away, it doesn’t look like it will be a happy one.
\nRating:\u00a0 T \u00a016,265 words<\/p>\n

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Biggest Miracle of All (The)<\/a> by McFair<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0Just before Christmas Ben Cartwright makes a choice he will soon regret. He allows his twelve-year-old son, Joseph, to help the young woman who is filling in for Abigail Jones over the holidays find her way home. Little does Ben know that the blue sky of morning will soon become the deep gray of an approaching snow storm, and that his son and his teacher will need a miracle to survive.
\nRated: PG-13 Word Count: 12,321<\/p>\n

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Bloodlines #8 – The Guardian<\/a> by pkmoonshine<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 On his way home from a Christmas shopping trip in Placerville, Joe is thrown from a spooked horse and left stranded at the bottom of a deep ravine in the midst of a severe snowstorm.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0 (6,015)<\/p>\n

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Bonanza Carol<\/a> by Robin<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Our apologies to Charles Dickens as Virginia City lives its own version of A Christmas Carol.
\nRating:\u00a0 T \u00a028,30 words<\/p>\n

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Bonanza Christmas Story<\/a> by AnneG<\/p>\n

Synopsis:\u00a0 The four Cartwrights, separated just before Christmas, keep running into this family that make it possible for them to once again understand the true meaning of Christmas.
\nRating:\u00a0 G \u00a09,160 words<\/p>\n

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Buried Treasure <\/a>by Bahj<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 What do a nutty professor, an ancient Indian legend, and a dusty sea chest from the attic have in common? Come spend Christmas with the Cartwrights and find out what awaits in this zany, action packed adventure.
\nRating:\u00a0 K \u00a0Words 52,169<\/p>\n

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Chanty’s Christmas<\/a> by Vive-Adam<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Chanty is a poor orphan maiden lost in a small village in Nevada but, on Christmas eve, a stranger in town will change her life
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0 WC\u00a0\u00a0 4400<\/p>\n

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Christmas \u2013 by SadieSpinner <\/a><\/p>\n

Synopsis:\u00a0<\/strong>Ben and young Adam forced by an unexpected snowstorm, must halt their journey west. Only then does Ben realize he almost missed Christmas.
\nRating G\u00a0 \u00a07,625 words<\/p>\n

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Christmas Afghan (The) \u2013 by MissJudy <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: A cold ride home in the pelting snow, followed by a sweet conversation with his father, gives Adam a memorable Christmas Eve.
\nRating: G\u00a0\u00a0 Word Count: 6734<\/p>\n

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Christmas after Marie<\/a> by pjb<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Even in the midst of grief, Christmas is still a time for miracles.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0 WC 13,600<\/p>\n

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Christmas at the Cartwrights<\/a> by Eve<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A Christmas story at the Cartwright household introducing a new family member.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K \u00a0 (5,450)<\/p>\n

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Christmas Bells<\/a> by KateP<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A seasonal Bonanza story
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K \u00a01,965 words<\/p>\n

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Christmas Child (The)<\/a> by Hart4Ben<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s Christmas on the Ponderosa with some unexpected visitors.
\nRating: K\u00a0 Word Count: 2394<\/p>\n

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Christmas Gift (The)<\/a> by pbeaking<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Ben\u2019s granddaughter, Lizzy gives her grandfather a special Christmas gift. This story touches upon the importance of family, remembering those who have passed and those that cannot be with us. Just a short story for the Holiday Season. Enjoy!
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0 \u00a01,780 words<\/p>\n

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Christmas Gift (The)<\/a> by Puchi Ann<\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0Little Joe’s recent misbehavior has him singing the “I’m Gettin’ Nothing for Christmas” blues.
\nRating: K \u00a01155 words<\/p>\n

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Christmas Comes but Once a Year<\/a> by Sue<\/p>\n

Christmas Comes but Once a Year – by Sue
\nSummary:\u00a0 Little Joe gets into trouble…a few times
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K+ WC 10,500<\/p>\n

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Christmas Comes Early<\/a> by DonnaM<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Joe\u2019s story about Santa getting lost in Texas is based on \u201cSanta Got Lost In Texas,\u201d a song from the \u201cChristmas on the Ponderosa\u201d album. Books mentioned in the final scene are figments of the author\u2019s imagination.
\nRating:\u00a0\u00a0 K \u00a06,500 words<\/p>\n

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Christmas is Coming<\/a> by The Giggly Sisters<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Preparing for Christmas is a time consuming job, especially if you are a Cartwright.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K+ WC 2500<\/p>\n

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Christmas Letters<\/a> by KateP<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Chrstimas letters from each of the Cartwrights
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K+ \u00a02,285 words<\/p>\n

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Christmas Memories<\/a> by Mamse5<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Joe attempts to handle the Christmas traditions while his family recovers from influenza. But there’s another winter storm on the way. Will he make it home safe?
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0 WC 5500<\/p>\n

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Christmas Payroll (The)<\/a> by Rona<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Collecting the Christmas payroll is such an ordinary chore, that the Cartwrights can hardly believe when things go so wrong.
\n7,660 words \u00a0 Rated: T<\/p>\n

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Christmas Presents<\/a> by BeckyS<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A last-minute shopping trip almost ends in tragedy.\u00a0\u00a0 Christmas morning finds all marveling in the blessing of family.
\nRating:\u00a0\u00a0 G \u00a02,740 words<\/p>\n

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Christmas Presents<\/a> by Sibylle<\/p>\n

Summary\u00a0\u00a0 A prequel about a young Little Joe, set in the fall of 1850 while Adam is away in Boston.
\nWC 2100<\/p>\n

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Christmas Secret (The) \u2013 by HarpistforHim\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0A young Little Joe wants to know which of his brothers will be getting him a special gift for Christmas, but Adam isn’t in the mood for spilling secrets. A short holiday story set during the early years of the Ponderosa.
\nWord Count: 739\u00a0 Rating: G<\/p>\n

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Christmas Spirit<\/a> by AC1830<\/p>\n

Summary: Little Joe learns something special about Christmas, with the help of his brothers.
\nRating: T, WC 947<\/p>\n

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Christmas Story 2011<\/a> by Storm<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 This story started with just the first line repeating in my head and took off from there. I hope I can come up with one each year that’s why the title is what it is. If not…well we’ll leave that to the muses.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 WC\u00a0\u00a0 1400<\/p>\n

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Christmas Surprise<\/a> by Rona<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Written originally for Bonanza Gold, here is a little tale of a surprise at Christmas, funnily enough!
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 T \u00a01,170 words<\/p>\n

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Christmas Surprise (The)<\/a> by deansgirl<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 The first Christmas after Marie died was going to be a sad one.\u00a0 Can Adam and Hoss make the season bright after all?
\nRated: K+ \u00a02,240 words<\/p>\n

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Christmas Tableaux (The)<\/a> by Harper<\/p>\n

Summary: Joe proves what Ben has always known, the Cartwrights have never had good luck in pageantry.
\nRated: K+ \u00a05,705 words<\/p>\n

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Christmas Traditions<\/a> by Patina<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Sometimes traditions bring back memories and sometimes memories are created with new traditions.
\nRating:\u00a0\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word Count=7920<\/p>\n

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Christmas Visitor (The)<\/a> by BluewindFarm<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: Home alone on Christmas Eve; a special visitor keeps watch over a young man.
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 \u00a0910 words<\/p>\n

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Christmas Wish<\/a> by SusanG<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Could it be that St. Nicholas himself ensures that Ben’s Christmas wish comes true.
\nRating:\u00a0\u00a0 G \u00a08,140 words<\/p>\n

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Coming Home for Christmas<\/a> by Rona<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Christmas is fast approaching on the Ponderosa, but for the Cartwrights, it is not the season to be jolly, for Joe has been missing for two months. What has happened to him and will he ever come home?
\n11,235 words \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rated:\u00a0\u00a0 T<\/p>\n

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Cowboy and the Lamp (The)<\/a> by KateP<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: Joe is caught in a blizzard on Christmas Eve.
\nRated: K+ \u00a03,550 words<\/p>\n

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Creatures Stirring<\/a> by SusanG<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 As stewards of the land, every now and then, the Cartwrights need someone to watch over them, especially this Christmas Eve.
\nRating:\u00a0\u00a0 G \u00a07,950 words<\/p>\n

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Dear Santa, 1859<\/a> by Puchi Ann<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Even though he’s all grown up, there’s one Christmas tradition Little Joe is reluctant to give up, his annual letter to Santa Claus.\u00a0\u00a0 It’s his way of reflecting on the events of the past year, and this story those center on the episodes of Season 1 of Bonanza.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K+ WC 2700<\/p>\n

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Dear Santa, 1860<\/a> by Puchi Ann<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 It’s time again for Joe’s annual letter to Santa Claus, this time based on the events represented in the second season of Bonanza.\u00a0\u00a0 From Jennifer Beale to Ellie McClure and beyond, Little Joe is still having trouble dealing with the opposite sex and remains in great need of Santa Pa’s advice.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WC 3800<\/p>\n

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Dear Santa, 1861<\/a> by Puchi Ann<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe writes his annual letter to Santa Claus and sneaks downstairs to deliver it secretly, but someone is already down there to catch him in this most private act of the Christmas season.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0 WC 2600<\/p>\n

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Duet \u00a0(The)<\/a> – by DJK<\/p>\n

Summary: Adam cannot avoid singing a duet on Christmas Eve, and Hoss cannot avoid a damsel in distress.
\nrating K words: 1158<\/p>\n

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Entertaining Angels<\/a> by Rona<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0 Just days before Christmas, the Cartwrights have guests.
\nRated: K+ \u00a03,595 words<\/p>\n

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Finding Christmas<\/a> by Hart4Ben<\/p>\n

Summary: It’s Christmas and Jamie is reminiscing about his time with the Cartwrights.
\nRating: K WC: 1113<\/p>\n

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Fourth Wife #6 – Peace on the Ponderosa<\/a> by JennyG<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Sometimes the smallest things can solve the biggest problems, and when no Cartwright wants to go home on Christmas Eve, there has to be something wrong.
\nRating:\u00a0 T \u00a07,100 words<\/p>\n

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Ghost of Cartwrights Past<\/a> by Bonanzaluver<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Ben Cartwright forgets the true meaning of Christmas to the dismay of his sons but gets it back with some unexpected help in this Bonanza twist of a\u00a0classic tale. You may recognize what tale I’m talking about once you read it! ;- \u00a0Enjoy and please leave comments! Merry Christmas!
\nRated: K+ \u00a03,570 words<\/p>\n

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Ghosts of Christmas Past<\/a> by BeckyS<\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0A Later-season story with Candy and Jamie memories … or are they?
\nRating: \u00a0G \u00a0 3,700 words<\/p>\n

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Ghosts of Christmas Past<\/a> by HelenA<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0Joe is feeling lonely on Christmas eve.\u00a0 Between the end of Season 13 and the beginning of season 14.
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 \u00a01,450 words<\/p>\n

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Ghost of Christmas Past (The)<\/a> by SusanG<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0 An innocent conversation from five years before leads to devastating consequences in the present.
\nWord Count: \u00a013,000 \u00a0Rated: \u00a0T<\/p>\n

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Ginger Thief (The)<\/a> by Shakespeare_Cowgirl<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0A gingerbread house + A thief = One very angry Little Joe!
\nRated:\u00a0K+ \u00a04,615 words<\/p>\n

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Go Tell it on the Mountain <\/a>by DebbieB & JennieA<\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0It’s Christmas Eve and Little Joe tries to make a trade with the Virgin Mary.
\nRated: \u00a0G \u00a06,050 words<\/p>\n

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Go Tell it on the Mountain<\/a> by JennieA & DebbieB<\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0It’s Christmas Eve and Little Joe tries to make a trade with the Virgin Mary.
\nRated: \u00a0G \u00a06,050 words<\/p>\n

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Haunting (The) #3 – Christmas Story<\/a> by BettyHT<\/span><\/p>\n

SUMMARY: This is, as the title suggests though, a lighter story set on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day focusing mostly on Adam and his wife, Savannah, and children, Owen and Eva, although Adam’s father and brothers play roles in the drama as well.
\nRating: PG Word count = 4496<\/p>\n

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Ho… Ho… Ho…<\/a> by Bahj<\/p>\n

Summary: When Little Joe comes up with another one of his infamous “bright ideas”; The Cartwright brothers find themselves in yet another “jam” in this fun-filled Christmas story.
\nRated: K \u00a04,410 words<\/p>\n

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Home for the Holidays<\/a> \u2013 by southplains<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Inspired by a Pinecone prompt.
\nRating: K\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Word Count:\u00a0 1400<\/p>\n

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In the Bleak Midwinter<\/a> by KateP<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A Christmas Fantasy
\nRated: K+ \u00a02,885 words<\/p>\n

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I Wonder as I Wander<\/a> by SKLamb<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 On a cold Christmas Eve near Harvard Square, Adam comes to receive a sort of epiphany.
\nRated: K\u00a0 WC:1000<\/p>\n

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Last Christmas<\/a> by Inca<\/p>\n

Summary: All these years he had been listening hard for the song of the stars only to be disappointed.\u00a0 But now… his soul was at peace as he accepted what would be….
\nRating: K \u00a0760 words<\/p>\n

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Letter (The)<\/a> by BettyHT<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0During the Christmas season, six-year-old Little Joe learns the importance of a letter and the impact it can have. \u00a0He learns too about consequences, and learns both lessons well. \u00a0Years later, the importance of a letter is still strong.
\nrating = K \u00a0word count = 2593<\/p>\n

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Light Inside (The)<\/a> by AC1830<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 On Christmas Eve Hoss guides a new friend from darkness into light.
\nRating – K, Word Count – 1566<\/p>\n

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Light up the Winter Darkness<\/a> by Ginny & Robin<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 This is a Bonanza Christmas\/Chanukah story.\u00a0 One Christmas morning the Cartwrights go in rescue of a stranded family, who unbeknowst to the Cartwrights are being held hostage by bank robbers.
\nRated:\u00a0 PG13 for some harsh language and a fight scene \u00a010,975 words<\/p>\n

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Light up the Winter Darkness<\/a> by Robin & Ginny<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 This is a Bonanza Christmas\/Chanukah story.\u00a0 One Christmas morning the Cartwrights go in rescue of a stranded family, who unbeknowst to the Cartwrights are being held hostage by bank robbers.
\nRated:\u00a0 PG13 for some harsh language and a fight scene \u00a010,975 words<\/p>\n

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Magic of Christmas (The)<\/a> by Storm<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0 Here is my Christmas story I hope you like it.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 1800<\/p>\n

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Mama’s Angel<\/a> by Ellie248<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0A Cartwright Christmas Past. A tradition begun.
\nRating K\u00a0 \u00a01,407 words<\/p>\n

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Mary Knox’s Christmas<\/a> by JennyG<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Christmas finds Adam far from home. He takes shelter with a family who needs his help, and learns that the spirit of Christmas can manifest in different and sometimes mysterious ways.
\nRating:\u00a0 T\u00a0 \u00a010,000 words<\/p>\n

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Messages<\/a> by BettyHT<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Prequel stories set in the time shortly after the family has lost Marie and in the pre-Christmas season. \u00a0Little Joe is sad and there are a couple of ways that Adam finds to bring him out of that sorrow. \u00a0One his father isn\u2019t entirely pleased to see but the other is amazing.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0 \u00a01,620 words<\/p>\n

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Night Before Christmas (The)<\/a> by Freyakendra<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 The boys have some childish fun in a poem that borrows from the original.
\nRating: K\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0430 words<\/p>\n

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Night Before Christmas (The)<\/a> by Rona<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Here’s the Christmas story. It\u2019s short, but fun.
\n2,760 words \u00a0 Rated: T<\/p>\n

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O Come, O Come Emmanuel<\/a> by Freyakendra<\/p>\n

Summary: Caught in a blizzard on Christmas Eve, Joe follows his brother’s song after the trail itself becomes obscured by the heavy snow.
\nRated: K+ WC 2500<\/p>\n

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n the Trail and More \u2013 by BettyHT <\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: Joe asks a question about Christmas that leads Adam to tell a story about coming West, and then there are more stories about Christmas with Marie and Elizabeth. Rating: PG\u00a0 Word Count: 5,126<\/span><\/p>\n

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One Brother from Boston<\/a> by DonnaM<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Hoss and Joe invite Adam to come home from Boston for Christmas. Ben also has a hand in bringing “One Brother from Boston,” and so do an angelic helper and a stranger from Minnesota.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0 6,910 word<\/p>\n

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One Special Night<\/a> by BluewindFarm<\/p>\n

Summary: The Cartwrights await a VERY special delivery, leaving one of them to wonder what their future will hold.
\nRating: K\u00a0 1,705 words<\/p>\n

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Once Upon a Christmas, 1850<\/a> by DebbieB & JennieA<\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0 With Christmas fast approaching, the Cartwrights race against time to prolong the magic of Christmas from fading on the Ponderosa.
\nRated: G\u00a0 16,570 words<\/p>\n

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Once Upon a Christmas, 1850<\/a> by JennieA & DebbieB<\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0 With Christmas fast approaching, the Cartwrights race against time to prolong the magic of Christmas from fading on the Ponderosa.
\nRated: G\u00a0 16,570 words<\/p>\n

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Pa’s Christmas Gift<\/a> by HelenA<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 It’s Christmas time on the Ponderosa.\u00a0 What are the boys planning to get Ben for Christmas?
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0 \u00a05,785 words<\/p>\n

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Relatively Festive<\/a> by Claire<\/p>\n

Summary: There is nothing quite like a family Christmas.
\nRated: K+ \u00a05,775 words<\/p>\n

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Santa Roy<\/a> by BettyHT<\/p>\n

SUMMARY: Sheriff Roy Coffee played Santa for a benefit and noticed the Cartwrights weren’t there. When he found out why and went to the ranch, he found out how important a role Santa can play in giving a gift of his wisdom.
\nRating = PG Word count = 2740<\/p>\n

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Santa’s Helpers<\/a> by HelenA<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Stranded in the middle of nowhere two days before Christmas, will the brothers make it home in time?
\nRating T \u00a013,875 words<\/p>\n

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Santa’s Helpers<\/a> by Patina<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 An intruder takes advantage of an innocent little boy in order to rob the Ponderosa.
\nRated K+\u00a0\u00a0 WC=2328<\/p>\n

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Santa’s Little Helper<\/a> by Puchi Ann<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 With eighteen-year-old Little Joe the only Cartwright not confined to bed, the prospects for a merry Christmas appear bleak. Ben has even ordered the cancellation of the annual Christmas Eve party, but in a burst of Yuletide enthusiasm, Joe decides to host the party by himself. After all, how hard could it be? And then his carefully laid plans begin to unravel.
\nRated: K\u00a0 WC 15,000<\/p>\n

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Savior (The)<\/a> by JennyG<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A blizzard in the high Sierras is no place to spend Christmas Eve as Ben finds out. A Christmas tale.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0 \u00a04,650 words<\/p>\n

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Silent Night<\/a> by Bluewind Farm<\/p>\n

Summary: After an unusually hectic day, there is only one wish requested on Christmas Eve.
\nRating: K \u00a02,600 words<\/p>\n

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Sleigh Bells Ring<\/a> by Bahj<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A Cartwright Christmas comedy told in three part harmony.
\nRated: Family Friendly \/ Word count: 4296<\/p>\n

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Sleigh Bells, Rotgut, and Other Miracles<\/a> by dbird and pjb<\/p>\n

Summary: In the middle of a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, in a line shack stocked with beans and rotgut, the Cartwrights are reminded of what truly matters. Written by dbird and pjb.
\nRated K+ \u00a010,920 words<\/p>\n

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Sleigh Bells, Rotgut, and Other Miracles<\/a> by pjb and dbird<\/p>\n

Summary: In the middle of a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, in a line shack stocked with beans and rotgut, the Cartwrights are reminded of what truly matters. Written by dbird and pjb.
\nRated K+ \u00a010,920 words<\/p>\n

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Small Gifts<\/a> by EPM<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 An accident only a few days before Christmas reveals the meaning behind the thought of Small Gifts.
\nWC 3300 Rating\u00a0 K<\/p>\n

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Spot Christmas<\/a> by sklamb<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 When Adam brings his family back to the Ponderosa, his daughter Elizabeth’s first Christmas in Nevada is far from idyllic. But in 1903–in St. Louis!–Adam and the rest of her family make an upcoming Christmas truly special for her.
\nRated: K\u00a0\u00a0 WC\u00a0 2600<\/p>\n

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Star of the Show (The)<\/a> by Wrangler<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: The town’s Christmas pageant brings down the curtains in epic proportions. Will there be Peace on Earth?
\nRating: K WC 4300<\/p>\n

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Stocking Orange<\/a> by faust<\/p>\n

Summary: Adam recovers after having been ill at Christmas. Enter Hoss’s bedside manners, lots of Britishness, a little boy, and an orange. Bliss.
\n1,225 words, rated K<\/p>\n

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There Are Always Angels<\/a> \u2013 by Feeyanne<\/p>\n

Summary: A mystery horse, two lost souls, a heartsick little boy, a father struggling to overcome his grief, a stable full of talking animals, and a goose with a message, combine for a magical and memorable Christmas on the Ponderosa.
\nRating: K\/G\u00a0 \u00a0Word Count: 7220<\/p>\n

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There is a Season<\/a> by JC<\/p>\n

Summary: A man’s life and the things that matter most are revealed in a series of Christmas Eve vignettes. \u00a0Mind you, this is not a Bonanza story.\u00a0 It is a piece of original fiction featuring a character born many years ago in a Bonanza World journal\u2014an actor named Jack Richards, not-so-loosely based on the real life of Pernell Roberts. If that intrigues you, or if you\u2019re just in the mood for an easy read in keeping with the season, you may enjoy this. I hope so.
\nRating: T\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a011,083 words<\/p>\n

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Their First Noel<\/a> by Patina<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Marie will soon be celebrating her first Christmas as a Cartwright. But first, the family has to make it through the annual Virginia City Christmas pageant. Will the Cartwrights or the pageant ever be the same?
\nRating: K\u00a0 Word Count=5596<\/p>\n

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Three Christmas Cards<\/a> by Debpet<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Three brief holiday stories I hope you’ll enjoy!
\nRated: K+\u00a0\u00a0 WC 3900<\/p>\n

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Three Kings (The)<\/a> by Sibylle<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 In early 1847, a winter’s night on the Ponderosa leads to an unexpected gift for the three brothers and the whole family.\u00a0 Prequel
\nRated: K\u00a0 WC: 2100<\/p>\n

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Tis the Season<\/a> by KateP<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Ben remembers Christmas past.
\nRated: K+ \u00a02,385 words<\/p>\n

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Tidings of Comfort and Joy<\/a> by Hart4Ben<\/p>\n

Summary: It\u2019s Adam\u2019s first Christmas away from his family while at school in Boston. A prequel.
\nRating \u2013 K\u00a0 \u00a0 WC=1319<\/p>\n

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Toymaker (The)<\/a> by HelenA and the Tahoe Ladies<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 It’s Christmas, in this story written by Helen Adams and the Tahoe Ladies.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0 \u00a07,135 words<\/p>\n

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Toymaker (The)<\/a> by the Tahoe Ladies and HelenA<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 It’s Christmas, in this story written by Helen Adams and the Tahoe Ladies.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0 \u00a07,135 words<\/p>\n

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Trees, Traditions, and Three Fine Sons<\/a> by dbird and pjb<\/p>\n

Summary: All Ben Cartwright wanted was a nice, traditional Christmas…but his three fine sons had other plans… A collaborative story by dbird and pjb.
\nRated: K+ \u00a010,950 words<\/p>\n

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Trees, Traditions, and Three Fine Sons<\/a> by pjb and dbird<\/p>\n

Summary: All Ben Cartwright wanted was a nice, traditional Christmas…but his three fine sons had other plans… A collaborative story by dbird and pjb.
\nRated: K+ \u00a010,950 words<\/p>\n

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Troll the Ancient Yuletide Carol<\/a> by Patina<\/p>\n

Summary: Sam Clemens recounts Christmas Eve activities in Virginia City for the readers of the Territorial Enterprise.
\nRating: K\u00a0 Word Count=2546<\/p>\n

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Twas the Night Before Christmas<\/a> by BluewindFarm<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Christmas wishes do come true for the brothers.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0 \u00a0690 words<\/p>\n

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Twelve Days of Christmas (The)<\/a> by Rona<\/p>\n

Summary: A non-serious look at the song as it might apply to the Cartwrights.
\n3,075 words \u00a0 Rated: T<\/p>\n

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In-Silent Night<\/a> by Heike<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: It’s Christmas time for those on the Ponderosa… with their own Little Drummer Boy celebration.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0 \u00a0470 words<\/p>\n

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We’ll Be Home for Christmas<\/a> by PuchiAnn<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Having promised Pa that they will be home for Christmas, the three Cartwright brothers are ahead of schedule as they return from a late-season shopping trip in San Francisco. A sudden snowstorm in the Sierras, however, may make keeping that promise or even staying alive – impossible.
\nRated: K+ WC\u00a0 15,000<\/p>\n

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What Child is This?<\/a> by AnneG<\/p>\n

Synopsis:\u00a0The Cartwright’s hire a new hand and his wife.\u00a0 A young Little Joe is especially drawn to the wife.\u00a0 The true meaning of Christmas revealed once again.
\nRating:\u00a0G\u00a0 \u00a024,300 words<\/p>\n

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While Shepherds Watched<\/a> by JoaniePaiute<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 \u201cReal shepherds can be downright ornery,\u201d Hoss tells his little brother, but 6-year-old Joe is determined to see for himself.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 WC 2900<\/p>\n

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White Christmas<\/a> by Frasrgrl<\/p>\n

Summary: The 2013 Christmas challenge was to write a story that reflects on your favorite Christmas Carol. One of my favorites is White Christmas.
\nRated: K\u00a0 (1,155)<\/p>\n

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Who’s Child is This?<\/a> by Starlite<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0It’s Christmas on the Ponderosa and the Cartwrights have an unexpected visitor.
\nRated:\u00a0 G\u00a0 \u00a05,950 words<\/p>\n

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Why Jesus is Better than Santa <\/a>by DebbieB<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0As explained to Little Joe by his father and brothers.
\nRated G \u00a0WC 1,780 words<\/p>\n

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Will It Ever Stop Snowing<\/a> – by BettyHT<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A snowstorm leads to some changes for two families.
\nRating: PG\u00a0 Word count: 5409<\/p>\n

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Wind Beneath my Wings<\/a> by DebbieB<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0We all know how Adam felt towards his youngest brother. But have you ever really known how he felt, deep, deep down into the very core of his heart and soul? Adam pays tribute to his baby brother after Joe fights for days keeping him alive.
\nRated G \u00a0WC 13,500<\/p>\n

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Wishes \u2013 by Sierras<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Some wishes come true as hoped for, some wishes just can\u2019t be, and some wishes come true in ways not expected. It is the middle of winter and two weeks before Christmas. Joe and Adam find stowaways hiding in their wagon.
\nRating: G
\nWord Count: 6,614<\/p>\n

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Wizard of the Ponderosa (The)<\/a> by Bonanzaluver<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Ben and the boys have the yearly duty of going to the orphan house and reading to the children every Christmas season. This year when Ben doesn’t know what to read, he is given some inspiration by his sons. Enjoy!
\nRated:\u00a0K+ \u00a01,830 words<\/p>\n

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Yellow-Haired Angel<\/a> by Lminzer<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Sometimes the greatest gifts are the most unexpected ones…
\nRated: K+\u00a0 WC 2500<\/p>\n

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Yes, Virginia, There is a Cartwright Family<\/a> by Robin<\/p>\n

Summary: The question every little girl wants to know the answer.
\nRating: T \u00a0805 words<\/p>\n

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Additional stories for the season are located within the following Collections:<\/p>\n

Advent Calendar\u00a0 – 2016<\/a><\/p>\n

Advent Calendar – 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

Advent Calendar – 2018<\/a><\/p>\n

Advent Calendar – 2019<\/a><\/p>\n

Advent Calendar – 2020<\/a><\/p>\n

Hanukkah \/ Chanukah Collection<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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