Which Christmas stories are in the public domain?

Well, some classic Christmas cartoons like 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' and 'Frosty the Snowman' are in the public domain.

Yes, 'A Christmas Story' is in the public domain, meaning it can be freely used and shared without copyright restrictions.

Some classic short stories like 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry and 'The Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe are in the public domain.

One of the most famous public domain Christmas stories is 'A Christmas Carol'. It has been adapted into numerous plays, movies, and TV shows. The story of Scrooge's redemption has become a staple of the Christmas holiday. Then there's 'The Little Match Girl' by Hans Christian Andersen. It's a rather sad but also poignant story about a poor girl on Christmas Eve. Also, 'Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer' has been in the public domain for some time now and is a beloved Christmas story for many, especially children.

Most public domain Christmas short stories are suitable for children. Since they are often from an earlier era, they tend to have a more traditional and family - friendly feel. However, it's always a good idea to preview them first, as some may use language or concepts that are a bit old - fashioned but not necessarily inappropriate.

Some well-known horror short stories in the public domain include works by Edgar Allan Poe, such as 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Black Cat'.

The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain is another Dickens story that's in the public domain. It also has elements of the Christmas season and ghostly apparitions. In this story, a man is haunted by a ghost who offers him a bargain. It's a story that delves into themes of redemption and the past just like A Christmas Carol. Another popular one is The Trial for Murder by Charles Dickens as well. It has a Christmas setting and a spooky ghost - related plot. Dickens was really good at combining the Christmas spirit with elements of the supernatural in his stories.

Try looking on websites dedicated to public domain literature. For example, Open Library (https://openlibrary.org/) may have public domain Christmas stories. Additionally, many universities have digital libraries that include public domain works, and it's possible to find Christmas stories there. You could also search for 'public domain Christmas stories' on general search engines, and explore the results carefully to find reliable sources.

Not all Lovecraft stories are in the public domain. The determination depends on factors like the year of publication and whether copyright was renewed. It's best to research each story individually to know for sure.

There are some online archives dedicated to old stories as well. The Internet Archive is a great place. It has a large number of texts from different eras. You can search for public domain christmas ghost stories specifically. Additionally, some independent bloggers or enthusiasts might have collected and shared such stories on their personal websites. You can find them by using search engines and looking for terms like 'public domain christmas ghost stories' along with modifiers like 'free' or 'collection'.