TY  - BOOK
AU  - Guptill,Elizabeth F.
TI  - Christmas at McCarthy's
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2017///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Drama
KW  - Christmas plays
N1  - Release date is 2017-01-05; Produced by Emmy, MFR and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "Christmas at McCarthy's" by Elizabeth F. Guptill is a Christmas play written in the early 20th century. This entertaining work depicts the lives of immigrant families living in a tenement, focusing on the sense of community and shared joy found in their Christmas celebrations, particularly for a young orphan named Elsie. The narrative is infused with humor and moments of pathos, aiming to convey the importance of togetherness and generosity during the holiday season amidst poverty.  The story unfolds around the character of Jimmy, a newsboy who, along with the other children in the tenement, desires to provide a big Christmas celebration for Elsie, who has always had such festivities before her father's absence. Despite the challenges they face, the residents of McCarthy's band together to arrange a joyful celebration, including a specially made Christmas tree and presents for Elsie. The climax occurs when Elsie's father unexpectedly returns, adding to the joy of the community gathering. Through this heartwarming narrative, the play highlights themes of friendship, compassion, and the spirit of giving. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -