02376cam a22003373u 4500 67194 UtSlPG 20260610134542.0 m cr n 260607r20221827utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV PZ Anonymous Christmas Holidays; or, a Visit at Home Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-01-18 Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library) "Christmas Holidays; or, a Visit at Home" by Anonymous is a children's story written during the early 19th century. The narrative centers around the experiences of two brothers, Howard and George Barrington, during the Christmas season as they return home from school. The book explores themes of family, kindness, and the spirit of giving, reflecting the values of the time period it was written in. The story begins with Howard and George eagerly arriving home for the Christmas holidays, where they are greeted warmly by their family. As they settle in, their mother discusses the importance of choosing thoughtful Christmas gifts. The brothers, along with their sister Emma, buy presents that embody their character—Howard’s gift for a poor friend illustrates his sensitivity and compassion, while George’s choice reflects his adventurous spirit. The book emphasizes family bonds, moral lessons, and the joys of giving, culminating in a rich depiction of the spirit of Christmas through family traditions, discussions of humility, and acts of charity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: I. Ashmead, Printer, 1827 Christmas stories Sunday school literature Christmas -- Juvenile literature https://archive.org/details/christmasholiday00ameriala/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67194 108016 108016