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100 1 _aAtkinson, Frank
245 1 4 _aThe quest for Santa Claus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-08-26
508 _aCharlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Quest for Santa Claus" by Frank Atkinson is a Christmas play written in the early 20th century. This four-act play, accompanied by a prologue, depicts familiar scenes occurring on Christmas Eve in Merry England, focusing on the enchanting and whimsical journey surrounding the beloved figure of Santa Claus. The narrative unfolds through a blend of festive charm and engaging dialogue, inviting audiences into a world where holiday spirit and childhood wonder converge. The play centers around two children, Harold and Ethel, who embark on an adventure to find Santa Claus, believing he resides in a grand house. Along their journey, they encounter various characters, including street urchins and a mystical Fairy Princess, each contributing to the festive atmosphere. As Harold and Ethel pursue Santa, they face challenges that highlight themes of kindness, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas. Ultimately, they reach Santa's workshop, where the joy of childhood, the allure of magical toys, and the essence of giving culminate in a delightful celebration, reinforcing the transformative power of goodwill and the importance of Christmas traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Arthur H. Strouse Publishing Co., 1923
653 _aEngland -- Drama
653 _aChristmas plays
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/questforsantacla00atki
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68843
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