Christmas Every Day in Howells Tale of Excess
A little girl asks the Christmas Fairy for daily Christmas. The fairy grants it for a year, bringing endless gifts and candy, daily celebrations, and growing misery. By spring the town is tired, money runs out, trees are used up, and the girl fears the blame. In the end Christmas returns to its yearly rhythm.
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Handel's Messiah Christmas Tradition and Origin
Handel's Messiah rises as a Christmas favorite though originally Easter. The oratorio, based on Scripture, inspires audiences as King George stood during Hallelujah. Composed Aug 22 to Sept 14 1742, Handel wrote with feverish speed and occasional manuscript slips.
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