Uncle Bob’s bear tale at Christmas Eve
A Christmas Eve story narrates a frontier bear tale where a bear carries Katie off, sparking a family moment. Uncle Bob recounts courtship with Katie, the Squire’s wealth, Sam Tibbetts’ scheming, and Katie’s safe return to marry Bob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Bob
Katie
Ancle
Little Dan
Aunt Katie
Little Fannie
Robert
Dan
Squire
Sam Tibbetts
Cross Roads
Mr. Tibbetts
Christmas Joy Across Hemispheres In Summer
In Australia Christmas comes in midsummer, with hot heat and summer coats on children while northern readers think of winter. The piece reflects on festive cheer in both seasons and honors the Christ child, urging proper celebration of Christmas Day to bring joy to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Listie Australia
Prodigal Son Spirit Amid Mosquito Troubles in New Jersey
A holiday plea urges lavish gift giving to parents to recapture childhood joys. The note humorously warns New Jersey residents about mosquitoes while affirming every child’s right to Christmas and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Mina’s Christmas Quest Finds Santa Claus in New World
A sick mother yearns for Christmas aid as Mina travels across the river to Germany in search of Santa Claus. She discovers not the fictional figure, but her grandfather and grandmother, toy makers in Weehawken, who bring aid and a renewed Christmas joy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duwiu
Aunt Ane
Faddy Creek
Wwe
Mina
Germany
Trey
Eid
St. Nicholas
Litherina
Banta Claus
Cood
Santa Claus
Dina
Flynn
Sirs
Asiijor
Cros
Riina
Sol
Ruus
Hans
Ansen
Sante Clais
Bauta Claus
Weehawken
America
Cred
Bina
Tesement House
Ipewpie
Acina
Brady Flynn
Grandfather
Christmas Tragedy Beneath Bare Christmas Stockings
A fevered widow laments Christmas past as her daughter Mina tends to her in a cramped home. Mina borrows money to pay a German doctor and cares for her dying mother while Christmas nears, hoping for better days. The narrative centers on poverty, maternal love, and a child’s duty as winter deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itherina
Ming
Atv
Mina
Cam
Arova
Christmas Superstition and Holiday Customs Across Regions
The article surveys Christmas superstitions from Devonshire to Cornwall and beyond, noting beliefs about birds and beasts, oxen kneeling at midnight, and a traveler’s song of Christmas cheer. It ends with a humorous remark on Santa Claus and the stocking question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire
Enmud
St. Stephen's Down
Launceston
Cornwall
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Ityles
EATAG
Vyoj
Are
Seana
Uncle Bol
Kate
Pinbst
Tieshear
Littl Fannie
Mele Bob
Mele Bob, “Bat Poor Miss Atie
Feuuie
Nudie
Ate
Tibbetts
Bob
Saya
Tam
Elie
Rizgit
Enid
Chris'eieas
Mary D. Brine
Hinie Tin
Hamei Nector
Fredic
Sume
Mine Hoffman
Banpa Claus
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