02366cam a22003373u 4500 68843 UtSlPG 20260610134606.0 m cr n 260607r20221923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d unk82036597 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Atkinson, Frank The quest for Santa Claus 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 2022-08-26 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Quest for Santa Claus" by Frank Atkinson is a Christmas play written in the early 20th century. This four-act play, accompanied by a prologue, depicts familiar scenes occurring on Christmas Eve in Merry England, focusing on the enchanting and whimsical journey surrounding the beloved figure of Santa Claus. The narrative unfolds through a blend of festive charm and engaging dialogue, inviting audiences into a world where holiday spirit and childhood wonder converge. The play centers around two children, Harold and Ethel, who embark on an adventure to find Santa Claus, believing he resides in a grand house. Along their journey, they encounter various characters, including street urchins and a mystical Fairy Princess, each contributing to the festive atmosphere. As Harold and Ethel pursue Santa, they face challenges that highlight themes of kindness, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas. Ultimately, they reach Santa's workshop, where the joy of childhood, the allure of magical toys, and the essence of giving culminate in a delightful celebration, reinforcing the transformative power of goodwill and the importance of Christmas traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Arthur H. Strouse Publishing Co., 1923 England -- Drama Christmas plays https://archive.org/details/questforsantacla00atki https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68843 109647 109647