02549cam a22003613u 4500 74633 UtSlPG 20260610134728.0 m cr n 260607r20241927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 27027700 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 The poor Count's Christmas Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-10-24 Bob Taylor, 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 Poor Count's Christmas" by Frank R. Stockton is a charming children's story written in the early 20th century. This heartwarming tale revolves around the themes of kindness, generosity, and the spirit of Christmas, set against the backdrop of a noble Count who, despite his dwindling wealth, strives to ensure that every child in his neighborhood experiences joy during the festive season. The story follows Count Cormo, who lovingly hosts Christmas celebrations for the local children, sacrificing his own comfort to maintain the tradition. With his resources nearly exhausted, he plans to sell valuable heirlooms to fund the festivities. Meanwhile, a young giant named Feldar and a fairy named Tillette come into the picture, culminating in a delightful twist as they bring gifts and a grand Christmas tree for the Count and his wife. The giant, feeling compelled by the Counts’ selflessness, devises a way to ensure the children have a joyful celebration, ultimately leading to unexpected connections and the adoption of Feldar by the Count and Countess. This enchanting narrative beautifully conveys the message that the true joy of Christmas lies not in material wealth but in love, community, and sharing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1927 Fairy tales Christmas stories Generosity -- Juvenile fiction Bensell, Edmund Birckhead, 1842-1894 https://archive.org/details/poorcountschrist00stoc/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74633 115358 115358