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Christmas Homecoming in Cedar Swamp and Family Gathering
A narrator returns home for Christmas to a large family scene. Relatives greet him at the train and share a festive day with cousins, uncles, and neighbors, including Mingo and Maria from childhood, a bountiful dinner, jokes, gifts, and late-night storytelling by the fireplace. The piece ends with a quiet, reflective night as the family settles in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiminy
Pim
Cedar Swamp
Nat
Uncle Harry
Harry
Mother
Mingo
Maria
Mistah
Santa Claus
Someody
Natty
Debonair
Emiline