This very short story packs an incredible punch as the author weaves her tale of a stuffy family who are shamed into hosting a couple of a different background and race. With pithy yet understated prose, du Maurier makes no mistake: the message of Christmas comes through loud and clear. A thought-provoking and tender tale. ( )

A simple yet thoughtful tale that reminds us how we are all victims of selfishness, wrapped as we are in our day to day, distrustful and maybe even prejudiced, and that all of these innate faults cause us to make mistakes. It is also a reminder that we all have a conscience, a leaning to help a fellow being and a strong sense of ethics.
A sharp look at our society and a fantastic little Christmas story. ( )