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_aHarland, Marion, _d1830-1922 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Christmas Holly |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-12-23 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aSalutatory -- Nettie's prayer -- A Christmas talk with mothers. | |
| 508 | _aCharlene Taylor, Chuck Greif 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.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Christmas Holly" by Marion Harland is a sentimental novel written during the late 19th century. This heartwarming tale explores themes of family life, the spirit of Christmas, and the importance of rekindling joy and love amidst daily struggles. The narrative captures the essence of holiday nostalgia while emphasizing compassion, charity, and the need for togetherness during the festive season. Set against the backdrop of a typical Christmas Eve, the story unfolds through the experiences of the Dryden family, particularly focusing on the disappointment of children Allison and Nettie, who feel neglected due to their mother's stern demeanor towards Christmas festivities. Their father's decision to secretly bring joy back into their lives leads him to impulsively shop for gifts, while the mother, too, is touched by the Christmas spirit and decides to do something special for the children. The book culminates in a joyful Christmas morning, revealing the transformative power of love and forgiveness within the family, highlighting the idea that Christmas should be a time of happiness and magical moments for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChristmas stories | ||
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