The Little Match Girl

Interesting Facts

• The tale tells of a poor girl trying to sell matches on New Year's Eve but freezing on the street.
• Each lit match transports the girl into a dream world where she sees a warm stove, a festive table, and her grandmother.
• The story raises important social issues such as poverty, loneliness, and societal indifference.
• The story ends tragically: the girl dies from the cold, but in her visions, she finds comfort and joy.
• The tale was written in 1845 and remains one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous and touching stories.