Little Donald's Christmas Gift That Changed a Tramp
A hungry tramp visits the Tracy home on Christmas morning and is fed by Mary and a brave boy named Donald. The child reads Mother Goose to him, tests his conscience, and awakens compassion. Months later the man writes of his fall and return to dignity, crediting the boy's simple gesture and a bound copy of Mother Goose with starting his redemption.
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Mary
Tracy
Yuletide
Mrs. Tracy
Ouy
Donald
Mery
Santa Claus
Mother Goose
Tom
Donald Robert Tracy
Donald Robert
Christmas Stocking Traditions Across Nations
The piece notes that in England children hang stockings at the foot of beds while in America families hang them from the sitting room mantelpiece to ease Santa Claus in delivering gifts across the home.
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England
America
Santa Claus
New Year Gifts Bring Surprising Help to Three Girls
Estelle Maude and Ray worry about cheap presents for their parents until Miss Croker secretly provides wool and crochet tools. Hidden in shredded wool, each girl finds a five dollar coin and, with Miss Croker’s guidance, visits shops to buy proper gifts. The act transforms their New Year’s Eve and teaches honesty and generosity.
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Estelle
Maude
May Robbins
Mamma
Papa
Rosy
Ray
Miss Croker
Alize Croher
Istelle
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