Christmas Bell and Tree Outshine Grandfather Tale
A playful Christmas bell and tree clash with Santa and a sermon on modesty. The tale shows children Emily and Jack mimicking Grandpa Wyman in a library scheme, learning a lesson about pride and change as a new year arrives.
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Jesson
Grandpa Wyman
Jack
Bertha
Grandpa
Papa
Prandpa
Paps
Harriet A. Cheever
Christian
Worl
Letter From Mamma to Mary Reveals Tender Farewell
A narrator recalls a stormy night and a child’s loving note to a father. He reads a hidden letter from a mother to her daughter Mary, written by Nursie and including dreamlike Heaven assurances. The scene ends with the narrator drafting a reply that comforts the child and hints at reunion.
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Oife
Heaven
Nursiv
Paps
Papa
Nursie
Mamma
Tabby
Mary
Darling
Nursia
Pear
Remembering Christmas Joy and St Nick in Childhood
Poetic reminiscence recalls Christmas Eve anticipation and Santa Claus magic. The author urges parents to gift lasting memories to children, keep two stockings ready, and cherish the uplifting spirit of Santa Claus.
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St. Nick
H. C. Dodge
Goodall’s San
Santa Claus
My Christmas Rival
A narrator laments a beloved's sleep and a rival beau described as aging and stout. The verse hints at past gifts and faded favors, concluding with a cheeky wish for Santa to grant triumph this Christmas while foreseeing future rejections from the beloved.
Christmas Tree Joyful Scene and Letters of Loss
A nostalgic Christmas vignette describes a tree bright with gifts and family delight, set against a child Mary’s heartfelt letters to her mother. The narrative recalls a mamma’s letter guiding a girl to write to God, and a Christmas Eve where reading the letter brings heavenly comfort to the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Utica
Poetic vows of compassion and duty to heal
A verse declares a vow to never harbor revenge or malice and to act in service to others. The speaker pledges every day to perform duties and aid a brother in distress, guided by divine love and sympathy for all creatures.
Christmas Tales From The Sletch Wallet
A playful meditation on Christmas and money shows children mischief and vanity. A butcher laments a costly meat bill while a fatherless home reflects on Santa and stockings and a sly judge mocks lavish gifts.
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Lavish
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Ani
Anil
Miz
Christmas Tree
Santy
Carlotta Perry
Independent
Little Jack
Hertha
Harry Swan
Isese
Piri
Tal
Gon
Lifli
Sarte Claus
Lestraught
Horrahr
Beau
Eva Wilder McGlasson
Pthlck
Nurwie
J. H. MacKendree
Philo. Press
Presen
G.W. Crofts
Inter Ocean
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