num_pages: 48
description: Originally emerging from a piece written for radio, the poem was recorded by Thomas in 1952. The story is an anecdotal retelling of a Christmas from the view of a young child and is a romanticised version of Christmases past, portraying a nostalgic and simpler time. It is one of Thomas' most popular works.
language: English
title: A Child's Christmas in Wales
titlecomplete: A Child's Christmas in Wales
characters: Dylan Thomas
genres: Fiction, Holiday, Classics, British Literature, Childrens, Picture Books, Christmas, Literature, Short Stories, Poetry
ratings_count: 6776
places: Wales
publisher: Holiday House