Tim McCann’s wireless dream sparks change at McKeefrey's house
In a village tale set amid growing phone and wireless dreams, Tim McCann builds a home made wireless, hoping to reach Santa. A crusty neighbor, McKeefrey, is moved by Tim’s charity impulse, transforming him from recluse to generous helper. Christmas morning brings a miraculous response from Santa and a renewed outlook for McKeefrey.
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A Merry Christmas for Mr and Mrs Squirrel
Mrs Squirrel and her husband face a bare cupboard on Christmas morning. After sharing their last nut with hungry Chatter Reds they plan a walk to the big house for charity. Children outside scatter crumbs and suet, and the squirrels receive generous nut gifts, ending in a hopeful, merry holiday.
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Che Hostage Walter de la Mare in Poetry
A dark winter scene features Saint Nicholas near a starry North as he surveys a world weary of mankind. An angelic half child stows away and proclaims a divine mission to serve and bring love, sing Nowell, and honor Christ’s trust to the Master.
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Nicholas
Pollut
Christ
Polite Dissembling Necessary in Social Intercourse
A Boston Transcript quote notes that politeness often requires cushioning truth in social contact, likening honesty to an estranger in casual exchanges. The aphorism frames truth as less welcome than fiction in everyday interaction.
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