02508cam a22003493u 4500 31993 UtSlPG 20260610133729.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13012205 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Asbjørnsen, Peter Christen, 1812-1885 'Round the yule-log: Christmas in Norway Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-04-15 Produced by Bryan Ness, Anne Grieve and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "'Round the Yule-Log: Christmas in Norway" by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen is a collection of holiday-themed stories and folklore written during the late 19th century. The book captures the spirit of Christmas in Norway, blending traditional tales with the warmth of family gatherings, reflecting the customs and culture of the time. Through its narrative, the book brings to life various characters, including trolls, brownies, and a cast of charming children and old maids, all set against a backdrop of festive cheer and nostalgia. In this enchanting collection, the stories are woven together by a narrator who finds himself alone on Christmas Eve due to illness. He is invited to join two old maids and their lively nieces for the evening, where he recounts tales of folkloric creatures such as trolls and brownies. Throughout these narratives, themes of bravery, mischief, and the joys of Christmas festivities emerge. Stories such as the brave hunter Peter Gynt and his encounters with trolls, or the clever tales of brownies helping or hindering human lives, reflect the interplay of human emotions and folklore. The book culminates in a heartwarming reunion with family, embodying the spirit of togetherness typical of the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christmas stories Christmas -- Juvenile fiction Norway -- Juvenile fiction Broekstad, H. L. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31993 72839 72839