Dalrymple, Leona 1884-1968 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "When the Yule Log Burns: A Christmas Story" by Leona Dalrymple is a heartwarming novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during the Christmas season and revolves around themes of family, holiday traditions, and the spirit of giving. It captures the essence of a simpler, country Christmas and the importance of kindness and community during this festive time. The narrative unfolds through the characters of Doctor John Leslie and his wife, Aunt Ellen, as they prepare for Christmas at their home while grappling with the absence of their busy children. They decide to invite two orphans, Madge and Roger Hildreth, to ensure they experience the warmth of a real country Christmas. As the holiday festivities unfold, including a masquerade party, we see the interactions between the characters that reveal their joys, sorrows, and hopes. The story culminates in a Christmas filled with surprise, love, and the spirit of community as the Doctor's family unexpectedly returns home, emphasizing the importance of togetherness during the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-01-13 Produced by David Edwards, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Christmas stories PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17510 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17510 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133417.0 17510