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100	1		_aDier, J. C.
245	1	4	_aThe children's book of Christmas
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-05-04
508			_aBob Taylor, Charlene 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 Children's Book of Christmas" by J. C. Dier is a compilation of festive tales and traditions written in the early 20th century. This charming collection invites readers into the magic of Christmas through various stories, poems, and customs, highlighting the spirit of generosity, love, and wonder that characterizes the holiday season. At the start of the book, a heartfelt editorial piece by Frank P. Church addresses a child's poignant question about the existence of Santa Claus, emphasizing the importance of faith and the intangible joys of childhood belief. As the narrative unfolds, it explores various Christmas customs from different cultures, including traditional songs, biblical stories, and folklore that have been adapted for children, such as the tale of St. Nicholas and descriptions of Christmas celebrations around the world. This opening offers a glimpse into the warmth and diversity of holiday traditions that the book promises to showcase. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: The MacMillan Company, 1911
653			_aChristmas stories
653			_aChristmas -- Juvenile literature
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/childrensbookofc00dier_0
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70702
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