Purdon, K. F. (Katherine Frances) 1852-1920 creator Glenavy, Beatrice Moss Campbell, Baroness 1883-1970 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Candle and Crib" by K. F. Purdon is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rural Irish setting, exploring themes of family, belonging, and the significance of Christmas traditions. The narrative revolves around the Moloney family as they eagerly anticipate their son Art's return home for the holiday, showcasing the emotional dynamics between family members and their hopes, anxieties, and misunderstandings. The plot centers on Big Michael and Mrs. Moloney as they prepare for Christmas, grappling with their anxieties about their son Art and his new wife Delia not arriving as planned. The narrative depicts the challenges faced by both the parents and the young couple, emphasizing Art's longing for home and Delia's insecurities about her acceptance. As Christmas Eve unfolds, miscommunication leads to Delia's difficult journey through the elements to reach Moloney's home. The story concludes with a poignant reunion as the family comes together to celebrate Christmas, underscoring the warmth and resilience found within familial love amidst adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-01-15 Produced by K. Nordquist, Ronnie Sahlberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Christmas stories Ireland -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24310 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24310 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133546.0 24310