A Little Book of Christmas by John Kendrick Bangs

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Author Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922
Illustrator Becher, Arthur E., 1877-1960
LoC No. 12040904
Title A Little Book of Christmas
Contents The conversion of Hetherington -- The child who had everything but -- Santa Claus and Little Billee -- The house of the seven Santas.
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Summary "A Little Book of Christmas" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of whimsical holiday-themed stories written in the early 20th century. Throughout these narratives, the book captures the spirit of Christmas through delightful tales that likely highlight generous characters, charming situations, and the magical essence of the season, featuring various enchanting figures like Santa Claus. The opening of the book sets the tone with a poem celebrating Santa Claus as a symbol of kindness and joy. It introduces a character named George W. Hetherington, who initially expresses skepticism about Santa Claus and the festive spirit. As he walks through a decorated city, his cynicism leads to a direct interaction with a street corner Santa Claus. Their exchange transforms Hetherington’s perspective about the spirit of Christmas, ultimately leading him to step into the shoes of Santa Claus to help a family in need. This sets the stage for a heartwarming transformation, as Hetherington begins to embrace the spirit of giving and joy associated with the holiday. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Christmas stories
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EBook-No. 34465
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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