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100	1		_aMacKenzie, Edna I.
245	1	0	_aSnowbound for Christmas
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-12-03
508			_aProduced by Emmy, MFR 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"Snowbound for Christmas" by Edna I. MacKenzie is a Christmas play intended for children, written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Simpson family, who find themselves unable to travel to town for Christmas shopping due to heavy snowfall, leading to a heartfelt exploration of the meaning of Christmas. It highlights themes of creativity, family togetherness, and the spirit of giving through homemade gifts. The narrative unfolds in the Simpson farmhouse, where the family grapples with the disappointment of not being able to celebrate Christmas with traditional store-bought gifts. The children, led by the oldest siblings Minerva and Sam, decide to create presents for each other using their creativity and resources at hand, fostering a sense of togetherness and joy despite the circumstances. Ultimately, they surprise their parents with promises to undertake chores they dislike, symbolizing a deeper commitment to family and love. The act of giving becomes a testament to their appreciation for one another, culminating in a joyful celebration of Christmas at home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDrama
653			_aChristmas plays
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53654
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