Christmas in Legend and Story: A Book for Boys and Girls by Elva Sophronia Smith

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Author Smith, Elva Sophronia, 1871-1965
Title Christmas in Legend and Story: A Book for Boys and Girls
Note Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Schaal and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Christmas in Legend and Story: A Book for Boys and Girls" by Elva Sophronia Smith is a collection of Christmas stories and legends compiled for a youthful audience, likely created in the early 20th century. This anthology aims to provide both literary merit and suitable content for children, encompassing a range of traditional and contemporary tales associated with the Christmas season, with a reverent spirit that resonates with the celebration of Christ's birth. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to a captivating preface explaining the necessity of procuring Christmas stories that inspire joy and wonder among children. It expresses a determination to blend reverence with literary quality, setting the tone for the pages to follow. The opening portions include traditional nativity tales, such as the serene night of Jesus's birth where nature rejoices, the journey of the shepherds who hear angelic proclamations, and legends involving miraculous themes like the blooming of holy thorns and the gifts presented by the Wise Men. Each story emphasizes the celebration of virtue, love, and the significance of the Christmas spirit, beckoning readers to embrace the magic and lessons embedded in these narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christmas stories
Subject Christmas
Subject Children's stories
Subject Christmas -- Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 11014
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 10, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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