H. K. Hugessen’s The Forest Fairy: Christmas in Switzerland was published in 1896. The children’s story is about the young Marie and her grandparents, who are in the forest preparing their measly Christmas Eve dinner of potatoes and bread when the forest fairy appears. She conjures up a delicious feast for them and fills their home with Christmas gifts. The story is a great example of the magic traditionally surrounding the Christmas season, complete with beautiful illustrations that contribute to the enchantment of the tale.
