Christmas Spirit in Literature and Dickens's Gift
The piece argues Christmas survives as a yearly rite and moral force, not mere sentiment. It credits Dickens with shaping modern Christmas prose and celebrating fellowship, while noting true spirit lies beyond sentimental fiction and into shared human connection across time and place.
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Iso
Gelett Burgess
Holy Land
Europe
Charles
London Bridge
Statue of Liberty
Charles Dickens
Dickens
George R. Sim
His Christmas dream a plea for justice
A reflective piece urges empathy for horses and all animals, arguing the Christmas spirit should include justice for beasts that serve humanity. It extols equine contributions to battles, transport, work, and companionship, calling readers to imagine humane care and compassion.
Christmas Time and Old Christmas Cheer in Song
A nostalgic poem recalls Christmas Eve rites and feasts across Scotland and England. It praises hospitable halls, wassail bowls, boar's head, plum porridge, and carols, celebrating a season of shared joy, tradition, and merriment.
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old Scotland
England
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