02301cam a22003253u 4500 17456 UtSlPG 20260610133416.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16021128 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923 The Romance of a Christmas Card Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-01-04 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Romance of a Christmas Card" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a sentimental novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a quaint New England village during the Christmas season, the book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the magic of the holiday spirit through the intertwined lives of its characters. The narrative primarily revolves around the relationships and emotional histories of villagers, particularly focusing on the hopes and trials during the festive period. The story follows Letty Boynton, a devoted but lonely guardian of her twin nephews, as she navigates her feelings of abandonment and unfulfilled dreams. Parallel to her struggles, the minister's wife, Reba Larrabee, yearns for recognition as a poet and artist while addressing her husband’s parish duties. When the Larrabee’s Christmas card—featuring Letty’s home—captures the interest of a card publisher, unexpected connections emerge. As life unfolds, past grievances blur and give way to forgiveness and renewal, especially when estranged characters reunite during the festive season. The novel culminates in the poignant realization of love, embodying the warmth and redemptive power of the Christmas spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christmas stories Hunt, Alice Ercle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17456 58842 58842