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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Book of Christmas |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-12-17 | ||
| 508 | _aCharlene Taylor, Alan 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 Book of Christmas" by Various is a collection of holiday-themed literature compiled in the early 20th century, specifically in 1909. This anthology features a mix of essays, carols, stories, and observations surrounding the Christmas season, reflecting both cultural traditions and personal sentiments related to the celebration. The content seeks to evoke the warmth, joy, and togetherness that characterize Christmas, highlighting its enduring significance through time. The opening of "The Book of Christmas" presents an introduction by Hamilton W. Mabie, who offers an eloquent reflection on the season's spirit and its evolution in the modern world, juxtaposing the feelings of warmth and generosity against the commercialization of Christmas. Mabie emphasizes that despite the encroachment of cynicism and practicality, the heartfelt traditions of singing carols and celebrating with family remain deeply rooted. He reminisces about age-old customs, festive practices, and the emotional depth that the holiday inspires, setting a tone of nostalgia and reverence that invites readers to cherish the sacredness of Christmas amid an increasingly indifferent society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: The MacMillan Company, 1909 |
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| 653 | _aChristmas | ||
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_aMabie, Hamilton Wright, _d1846-1916 |
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_aEdwards, George Wharton, _d1859-1950 |
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