Allen, Willis Boyd 1855-1938 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Around the Yule Log" by Willis Boyd Allen is a collection of Christmas-themed stories written in the late 19th century. The work explores the spirit of Christmas through various characters and narratives, often inviting reflection on themes of charity, kindness, and the importance of community during the holiday season. It appears to celebrate the warmth and camaraderie associated with Christmas gatherings, emphasizing the joy and nostalgia of this festive time for both children and adults. The opening of the collection sets a cozy tone, describing the enchanting atmosphere that accompanies the approach of Christmas. It reflects on how the holiday evokes cherished memories of childhood and the warmth that gathering around the fireside brings. The narrative introduces Mr. Broadstreet, a successful lawyer who, while preparing for Christmas, finds himself in introspection about his charitable actions and the deeper significance of the holiday. This reflection initiates a transformative journey as the spirit of Christmas challenges him to consider how he can bring joy to those less fortunate, hinting at the themes of redemption and the true meaning of Christmas that will unfold in the subsequent stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Around the yule log -- The shadow of Christmas present -- 'Lijah -- A Christmas reverie -- The cracked bell -- Christmas folk-lore -- Mrs. Brownlow's Christmas party -- Christmas on wheels -- Treasure trove; a Christmas story -- Charity and evergreen -- Through the storm. Release date is 2013-06-22 Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton 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 Fiction Short stories Christmas stories PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43008 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43008 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134002.0 43008