Originally published on December 22, 1923 in The Toronto Star Weekly, Christmas on the Roof of the World is one of Ernest Hemingway’s most perfectly written short stories and my absolute favorite. As we read it aloud each year on this night I am completely transported to the Swiss Alps — breathing the cold mountain air, skiing all day long, and feasting on beautiful, simple food. After waiting all year long, I can’t wait to go back there again tonight.