02329cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000360012624500270016226400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550800260040652013970043253400450182965300220187470000470189685600430194399900170198633666UtSlPG20260610133752.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02025758  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aPage, Thomas Nelson,d1853-192212aA Captured Santa Claus 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-09-07  aProduced by Al Haines  a"A Captured Santa Claus" by Thomas Nelson Page is a Christmas-themed novella written in the early 20th century. This historical account is set during the American Civil War, specifically around the Christmas of 1863, capturing the poignant contrast between the joys of the holiday season and the harsh realities of war. The book explores themes of family, hope, and the spirit of Christmas through the eyes of children awaiting the beloved figure of Santa Claus amidst their father's absence at the front.  The story revolves around the Stafford family at their Virginia home, Holly Hill, as they prepare for Christmas during a time of conflict. The children, particularly Charlie and Evelyn, are excited yet disappointed by the absence of presents due to the war. On Christmas Eve, Major Stafford returns home disguised as a peddler, fulfilling a promise made to his children. Amidst the festivities, however, Union soldiers led by General Denby threaten to discover his presence, leading to a tense standoff. Ultimately, the children’s innocence and bravery shine through, and the General is moved by their spirit, leading to a resolution that highlights themes of compassion and forgiveness amidst the chaos of war. As Christmas arrives, the family embraces the magic of the season, celebrating love and hope despite the surrounding turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristmas stories1 aJacobs, W. L.q(William Leroy),d1869-191740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33666  c74512d74512