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100 1 _aPreston, Effa E.
_q(Effa Estelle),
_d1884-1975
245 1 2 _aA Strike in Santa Land: A Play in One Act
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-12-30
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"A Strike in Santa Land: A Play in One Act" by Effa E. Preston is a whimsical children's play written in the early 20th century. The play centers around the character of Santa Claus and his toy workshop, where a unique dilemma unfolds as the toys refuse to leave Santa Land for Christmas. This charming piece blends childlike imagination with themes of generosity and the spirit of giving. In the story, as Santa prepares for his annual journey, he learns that several toys, including a general and a private soldier, a doll, books, and others, are hesitant to be sent to children on Earth. Each toy expresses its fears of being mishandled or forgotten, wishing instead to stay in the comfort of Santa Land. However, when Santa learns of two uncounted children in Alaska who will go without Christmas gifts, the toys rally together, motivated by their sense of duty and kindness. Ultimately, they decide to go, embodying the spirit of selflessness and the joy of giving to those in need. The narrative conveys lighthearted humor and engaging dialogue, making it suitable for performance during the holiday season. (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/53832
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