Two Christmas Celebrations by Theodore Parker
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| Author | Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860 |
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| Title | Two Christmas Celebrations |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jared Fuller |
| Summary | "Two Christmas Celebrations" by Theodore Parker is a Christmas story written in the mid-19th century. This book, categorized as a historical narrative, explores the origins of Christmas and the significance of love and benevolence in religious practice, contrasting ancient beliefs with contemporary society. The likely topic centers around a reimagining of traditional Christmas celebrations and how they could be meaningful and inclusive. The narrative unfolds in two parts, beginning with a retelling of the birth of Jesus and culminating in a celebration organized by Uncle Nathan and Aunt Kindly in their community. In the first part, Parker reflects on the historical context of Jesus' life and the societal expectations surrounding the Messiah, illustrating the contrast between ancient religious practices and the evolving thinking of the time. The second part focuses on the planned Christmas festival for children, emphasizing charity, togetherness, and the merging of classes within the town, which helps mend social divisions. Through music, games, and a Christmas tree adorned with gifts, the celebration becomes a transformative event fostering community, reconciliation, and a sense of joy that embodies the spirit of Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christmas |
| Subject | Jesus Christ |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17006 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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