The True Spirit of Christmas tale of a vision
A fragmented 1900s style Christmas tale recounts a vision on Christmas Eve where a spirit appears beside a tree. He presents an observance of old customs, a lamp for the year, ornaments and treats, and guidance on how to celebrate with family. The narrator is urged to honor traditions and forego flashy displays as a lesson on Christmas spirit.
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American Pressociation
Penea
Biar
Bebuyler
Polly Martins Christmas Eve Courage by Country Life
Polly Martin a sixteen year old Canadian farmer’s daughter minds the house at Christmas for Mr Valentine. When robbers force entry, a sleigh bell clang from a stray cat saves her life. Polly later marries, reflecting on the odd rescue and life in the countryside.
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Bhe
Martin
Canada
Pretty Polly
Mr. Martin
Thomas Valentine
Martins
Polly
North Pole
Yolly
Mr. Valentine
Jersey
Farmer Valentine
Valentine
Valentine Bowser
Leigh
King's Palace
Polly Maria
Potlr
Tolly
Jence
Patty
Gil
Hares House
Sheseklow
Xmas Feasting in Old England
A historical sketch traces Christmas in England from Puritan abolition attempts in 1617 to its later home centered merriment. It recalls Yule logs, wassail bowls, open houses, public pageants under lords of misrule, and the shift from street pomp to domestic celebration, noting medieval custom and later German influences.
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England
Christmas
Whitehall
Citie
Countrie
Arthur
Calibur
Bone
Evans
Joan
Mistleton
Prince Consort
Queen Victoria
Germany
Odd Christmas Superstitions and Santa Letters
A collage of holiday beliefs and humorous kid letters mentions midwinter omens in stables and bees, pilgrimages of sheep, and the North American spread of customs. A comical scene shows a lively exchange about Santa Claus and gifts, ending with a quip about a rich wife’s Christmas present.
Christmas Day Verse Fragments Echo Old World Loss
A fragmentary poem paragraph reflects on changing times and the waning age of gold. The text references faded riches and distant duties, hinting at a dissident or reflective mood from a historical era. The language is incomplete and difficult to parse, leaving an impression of nostalgic loss.
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