Christmas by The Fireside, an anthology of Christmas For both the young and old, we are all young at heart this time of year, we are all children at heart. Grab that cup of cocoa, or cider, and cookies. Gather all the boys and girls by the fireside as the snow falls outside The window near, and the lights twinkle in harmony on The Christmas Tree, and let grandpa sit and tell you how it all began and the many more of the Stories of Christmas.