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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
7
Mrs Philander fears there is no tree in Rose Heights and James laments he forgot to get one. He vows to walk into the woods to dig up a pine on Turkey Hill Road, hoping to avoid teaching the children a bare Christmas. She reluctantly agrees the children can help.
In a lonely woods, Mr Philander chops a Norway pine for Christmas. He brings it home to delight his children but the tree is later found burned in the back yard after a mix up with Mr Taylor's front lawn tree. The family still calls it the best Christmas tree ever. The tale blends small missteps, family warmth, and rustic humor.
In a snowbound Christmas scene, Philander forgets the tree but braves frozen ground to fetch a pine. He returns to a warm parlor, its glow and gifts ready as Bella cheers the beauty of the tree and the joy ahead for their children. Morning brings fatigue yet motherly resolve and hopeful celebration.
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