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100 1 _aBaker, George M.
_q(George Melville),
_d1832-1890
245 1 4 _aThe Merry Christmas of the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-04-30
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Merry Christmas of the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe" by George M. Baker is a holiday-themed play likely written in the late 19th century. This musical piece is intended for performance, featuring a whimsical story that revolves around the old woman and her numerous children, tackling themes of generosity and the spirit of Christmas. It draws upon familiar nursery rhyme elements, making it particularly appealing for family audiences and children. In this delightful play, the old woman struggles with poverty while caring for her many children, yearning to provide them with a memorable Christmas. Just as she despairs over her inability to afford gifts, Santa Claus, disguised as a beggar, appears at her doorstep. The children, unaware of his true identity, offer him their meager food in a show of kindness. Moved by their generosity, Santa reveals himself and rewards the children with a magical Christmas tree and presents, emphasizing the virtues of compassion and the joy of giving. This heartwarming tale captures the essence of the holiday season, highlighting that true wealth lies not in material possessions but in the warmth of love and kindness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristmas plays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48832
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