02244cam a22003133u 4500 14677 UtSlPG 20260610133338.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ La Ville de Mirmont‏, Madame Henri de, 1860-1933 Contes de Noël Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-12 Nuit de Noël -- Regard maternel -- Le Larron -- Le nourrisson de la Poupin -- Joyeux Noël. Produced by Suzanne Shell, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica). "Contes de Noël" by Madame Henri de La Ville de Mirmont is a collection of Christmas tales written during the early 20th century. The book likely captures the essence of holiday celebrations, focusing on themes of family, joy, and benevolence through the lens of delightful narratives set in rural environments. At the start of the story, we are introduced to a Christmas Eve scene in a quaint, rustic setting, featuring a beautifully adorned Christmas tree and a warm, inviting fireplace. The children of the pastor are eagerly anticipating the arrival of presents and the joyful festivities that accompany Christmas. As they joyously celebrate, their father is compelled to embark on a mission to assist a sick neighbor, highlighting themes of sacrifice and duty. The warmth and innocence of the children shine through as they express their excitement, while the father's dedication to his calling adds depth to the narrative, establishing a poignant contrast between family joys and the responsibilities that extend beyond their home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christmas stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14677 56065 56065