"A Christmas Feast (from the collection "Lichens from the Old Shelter")" is a story by the famous American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, in which he tells about a special Christmas feast in an ancient house. The main character of the story gets to this banquet, where he meets magical guests who reveal to him the secrets of the past and the future. The plot is filled with mystery and mystical events, the atmosphere of Christmas adds sophistication and mystery to this story. "Christmas Feast" is a work that calls for reflection on life, time and the mystery of the world that surrounds us. Hawthorne's work leaves behind a sense of charm and mystery that fills the reader's heart with the incredible spirit of Christmas.