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100 1 _aKnapp, Shepherd,
_d1873-1946
245 1 0 _aDown the Chimney
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-24
508 _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Down the Chimney" by Shepherd Knapp is a children's play written in the early 20th century. This engaging work is primarily intended for performance and reading, allowing young audiences to enjoy its festive themes. The play revolves around the magical excitement of Christmas, highlighting the adventures of characters like Jack Frost, Santa Claus, and the whimsical Wind and Snow Fairies as they prepare for the holiday. The storyline unfolds on Christmas Eve, featuring a playful interaction between Jack Frost and a sleepy chimney that provides the passage for Santa Claus. As Jack Frost awakens the chimney to prepare for Santa's arrival, the audience sees the enchanting arrival of the Snow Fairies who sprinkle snow across the landscape. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to a grandmother and her grandchildren who eagerly await Santa Claus while sharing stories. They light a fire, but upon hearing Jack Frost's warning, they quickly extinguish it to ensure Santa's safe passage down the chimney. The play concludes with Santa's arrival and a touching reminder of the true spirit of Christmas, completing a heartwarming experience for children and families alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristmas plays
653 _aChildren's plays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14785
999 _c56173
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