| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
Christmas Holidays; or, a Visit at Home
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| Original Publication |
United States: I. Ashmead, Printer,1827.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library)
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| Summary |
"Christmas Holidays; or, a Visit at Home" by Anonymous is a children's story written during the early 19th century. The narrative centers around the experiences of two brothers, Howard and George Barrington, during the Christmas season as they return home from school. The book explores themes of family, kindness, and the spirit of giving, reflecting the values of the time period it was written in. The story begins with Howard and George eagerly arriving home for the Christmas holidays, where they are greeted warmly by their family. As they settle in, their mother discusses the importance of choosing thoughtful Christmas gifts. The brothers, along with their sister Emma, buy presents that embody their character—Howard’s gift for a poor friend illustrates his sensitivity and compassion, while George’s choice reflects his adventurous spirit. The book emphasizes family bonds, moral lessons, and the joys of giving, culminating in a rich depiction of the spirit of Christmas through family traditions, discussions of humility, and acts of charity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Christmas stories
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| Subject |
Sunday school literature
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| Subject |
Christmas -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67194 |
| Release Date |
Jan 18, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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