02111cam a22003133u 4500 23569 UtSlPG 20260610133536.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Burnett, Alice Hale Christmas Holidays at Merryvale : The Merryvale Boys Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-20 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Christmas Holidays at Merryvale" by Alice Hale Burnett is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This book centers around the adventures and holiday antics of a group of young boys residing in the small town of Merryvale, capturing the essence of childhood joy and camaraderie during the Christmas season. The story unfolds with Toad and his friends eagerly anticipating Christmas and the fun that comes with the winter snow. It features their playful snowball fights, a quest to gather Christmas greens, and a heartfelt mission to bring cheer to the O'Reilly family, who are facing hardship. The boys come together to surprise the O'Reilly children with gifts, which showcases their unselfishness and the spirit of giving. As they experience the excitement of the holiday season, including sledding and sharing presents, the narrative emphasizes themes of friendship, generosity, and the joys of childhood in a nostalgic setting. Ultimately, the story ends on a high note with the joys of Christmas morning, filled with treasured moments and cherished memories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christmas stories Lester, Charles F. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23569 64621 64621