The Christmas stories of Selma Lagerlöf come with a guarantee of snow, as they are set in wintry Sweden. They effectively pull their readers away from the hustle and bustle of the reflective season. Here, one does not encounter bearded men in red hats, but rather trolls, sheep, or even the robbers' mother and a dream pancake. Above all, one encounters oneself, one's own worries, struggles, and hopes, reflected in legendary tales of simple grace and grandeur.