Christmas House Party Sparks a Rejuvenation
Merriwether, a middle aged bachelor, attends a festive Pines house party with his nephew Roy and Gertrude Angell. He vows to recapture youth but learns from Gertrude that vitality comes from doing youthful things. After a winter that tests age and pride, he proclaims a peaceful future together with Gertrude.
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Merriwether
the Pines
Roy
Gertrude
Bertha Monroe
Bruce
Bertha
Gertrude Angell
Bruce Merriwether
Fellows
Christmas Dinner In The Wilderness Of Lewis And Clark
A narrative recalls the Lewis and Clark expedition's 1805 Christmas in Oregon with Sacajawea guiding the party. It notes elk and split fish were served, elk scarcity, and the exotic gifts including weasels tails and fleece hosiery.
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Lewis and Clark
Oregon
Meriwether Lewis
William Clark
Mexico
British America
Saint Louis
Union
Missouri
Platte
Pacific
Sacajawea
Rocky Mountains
Columbia River
Pacific Ocean
Portland
Ore
Capt. Lewis
Mackersons
Whitehouse
Guterich
Goodrich
Clark
United States
St. Louis
Xmas Logic Sparks Santa Clause Debate
Willie asks if twins deserve two gifts to equal fairness. Papa responds that he will not cheat him and will buy presents accordingly.
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Willie-Papa
Papa
Willie
Christmas Season Through a Child’s Eyes
An old lady asks how to know Christmas time is near and a bright child answers that it is when children wash their faces and go to Sunday school. The exchange captures simple holiday preparations and family warmth in a small town setting.
Mercy Sees Santa Claus Picture Finds No Claws
A three year old, Mercy, shows curiosity about Saint Nicholas after receiving a Santa image. She remarks she cannot see any claws, reflecting a child’s literal perspective on a traditional figure.
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Mercy
Santa Claus
Tail Still Up After Rainy Night
Narrator notes a muddy tail and sore arm after a rainy night with mother forcing it to stay dry and lifted all day.
Simple Christmas Gift Crafts For Children And Family
A child friendly guide suggests hemmed towels turned into a laundry bag and a two piece pencil case made from silk or linen. Instructions cover stitching, drawstrings, fringe, and hanging ribbons. Seasonal verses celebrate Christmas with themes of gift giving and peace.
Riddles to Ask For Christmas
A collection of short wordplay questions and answers. Includes figures like a thing we return but not borrow, something we catch but cannot see, a pun about a butter and a mountain, and the idea that you keep your word after giving it.
Measuring Christmas Tree Heights With Simple Angles
Boys can estimate tree height using two boards joined at a 45 degree angle and a thick post. Align the top with the tree within a sight line and move the stand until its top matches, then measure from the ground to the tree base.
A Gala Season
A playful note hints at Christmas in July and summer festivities with lively wordplay involving Willie South and Johnny Right as the season nears the Fourth of July.
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Willie
Johnny
Cljse
Gee, Wot & Snap
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Alice Louise Lee
Hens
Peter
Hhus
Mrs. Angell
Briggs
Khim
Shabono
Captain Clark
Cap’ Clark
Yukon River
Elsie
Tommy Rankin
Bacajawea
Lewis
Santa
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