Project Gutenberg 2005-01-10 Public domain in the USA. 84 Bennett, Arnold 1867 1931 Bennett, Enoch Arnold Bennett, E. Arnold The Feast of St. Friend Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, "The Feast of St. Friend" by Arnold Bennett is a reflective essay on the traditions of Christmas, capturing the essence of goodwill and the impact of modernity on this cherished holiday. Written in the early 20th century, this work delves into the reasons behind the changes in how Christmas is celebrated, emphasizing its festival nature and the importance of community and personal relationships during this season. It serves as a philosophical exploration of the meaning of Christmas within the context of societal expectations, human connections, and the inherent need for celebration. The book unfolds in a series of thoughtful chapters, starting with the contrast between past and current Christmas experiences and exploring themes of faith, joy, and the significance of feasting. Bennett argues that while the spirit of Christmas may feel diminished in modern times, the underlying essence remains vital. He advocates for the revitalization of Christmas through the cultivation of goodwill and greater empathy towards others, encouraging readers not just to partake in the festivities but to engage with the spirit behind them. The narrative culminates in the idea that Christmas should be regarded as the "Feast of St. Friend," highlighting the importance of personal connections and the joy of togetherness in fostering a genuine understanding of one another, thus celebrating the true meaning of the holiday. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Christmas PR Text Christmas Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature 100862 100768 2024-10-06T13:58:27.693640 2023-09-07T04:26:52.166538 text/html text/html 101074 2020-12-19T04:40:26 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 39644 2020-12-19T04:40:26 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 106047 2024-10-06T13:58:32.456614 application/epub+zip 106223 2024-10-06T13:58:29.642620 application/epub+zip 104650 2024-10-06T13:58:28.410624 application/epub+zip 213305 2024-10-06T13:58:34.600597 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 193760 2024-10-06T13:58:31.722618 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154352 2022-09-07T17:37:19.777904 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89663 89605 2024-10-06T13:58:27.296625 2023-09-07T04:26:51.796526 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 89428 2020-12-19T04:40:26 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 33917 2020-12-19T04:40:26 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 89435 2020-12-19T04:40:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33915 2020-12-19T04:40:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21660 2024-10-06T13:58:34.730578 application/rdf+xml 12650 2024-10-06T13:58:28.956606 image/jpeg 3638 2024-10-06T13:58:28.684606 image/jpeg 102821 2024-10-06T13:58:27.706621 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia