A Christmas Gift to the American Home and the Youth of America by N. P. Gravengaard
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| Author | Gravengaard, N. P. (Niels Peter), 1865- |
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| Translator | Strandvold, Georg Sophus, 1883- |
| LoC No. | 20018758 |
| Title | A Christmas Gift to the American Home and the Youth of America |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Christmas Gift to the American Home and the Youth of America" by N. P. Gravengaard is a collection of Christmas-themed reflections and spiritual thoughts likely written in the early 20th century. The author, a former president of the Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, conveys messages of faith, love, and family during the Christmas season, aiming to inspire both individual and communal warmth in the celebration of the holidays. The opening portion of the work begins on Christmas Eve, where the author reflects on his cherished memories from childhood, highlighting the importance of family gatherings, traditions, and the love shared among relatives during the holiday. He evokes feelings of nostalgia, especially in remembrance of his grandmother and mother, emphasizing the significance of having "room for Jesus" amidst personal struggles. These themes set the stage for a series of meditations that explore the deeper meanings of Christmas, the joy it brings, and the call to embrace faith and love as guiding principles in life. The initial chapters convey a heartfelt invitation to remember the essence of the Christmas spirit, focusing on love, remembrance, and faith, setting a tone of introspective gratitude and reinforcement of community ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Devotional literature |
| Subject | Christmas -- Devotional literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45795 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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