02414cam a22003493u 4500 72610 UtSlPG 20260610134658.0 m cr n 260607r20241862utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897 The Christmas gift Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Riverdale story books Release date is 2024-01-03 Carol Brown, David Edwards 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 Christmas Gift: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic is a children's story written in the late 19th century. This heartwarming tale revolves around the themes of kindness, charity, and the true spirit of Christmas, showcasing the joy that comes from giving rather than receiving. It captures the love and innocence of childhood while imparting important moral lessons about helping those in need. The story centers on two children, Frank and Flora, who, along with their city cousins, decide to understand the hardships faced by their needy neighbor, Mrs. White, a widow struggling to care for her children during tough times. Instead of focusing on their own Christmas gifts, Flora leads her cousins in a plan to pool their money to buy essential supplies and food for Mrs. White and her family. Their excitement and determination to help lead them on a joyful journey, culminating in a lavish delivery of goods to the widow's home. The children learn valuable lessons about generosity and compassion, and the story concludes with a heartfelt reminder that true happiness comes from selfless acts of kindness, especially during the festive holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1862 Christmas stories Children's stories Riverdale story books https://archive.org/details/the-christmas-gift/mode/1up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72610 113335 113335