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Title: Christmas Day

Alternate Title: An Old Fashioned Christmas Day

Note: Excerpt from "Old Christmas."

Note: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Elizabeth Oscanyan and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Christmas Day" by Washington Irving is a charming narrative that falls under the category of a holiday-themed short story, written during the early 19th century. The work explores the traditions and customs of Christmas celebrations, emphasizing themes of hospitality, generosity, and community spirit typical of the festive season. Irving's writing provides a lens into the past, reflecting the spirit of the time and the importance of celebrating Christmas in a warm, familial setting. The story unfolds on Christmas Day at the home of Squire Bracebridge, where the narrator recounts the joys and festivities surrounding this special occasion. The day begins with a festive atmosphere as children sing carols, and family prayers are held in a quaint chapel. The reader is introduced to a lively household filled with characters who embody the cheerful spirit of Christmas. The narrative takes us through church services, traditional meals hearty with old English fare, and lively entertainment, including music, dancing, and mummery—all designed to highlight the importance of joy and merriment during the holidays. As the characters engage in festive activities and come together in celebration, the story conveys a heartwarming message about the significance of community, tradition, and the simple pleasures of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859

Illustrator: Aldin, Cecil, 1870-1935

EBook No.: 52361

Published: Jun 17, 2016

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Christmas stories, American

Subject: Christmas -- England

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Christmas Day

Alternate Title: An Old Fashioned Christmas Day

Note: Excerpt from "Old Christmas."

Note: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Elizabeth Oscanyan and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Christmas Day" by Washington Irving is a charming narrative that falls under the category of a holiday-themed short story, written during the early 19th century. The work explores the traditions and customs of Christmas celebrations, emphasizing themes of hospitality, generosity, and community spirit typical of the festive season. Irving's writing provides a lens into the past, reflecting the spirit of the time and the importance of celebrating Christmas in a warm, familial setting. The story unfolds on Christmas Day at the home of Squire Bracebridge, where the narrator recounts the joys and festivities surrounding this special occasion. The day begins with a festive atmosphere as children sing carols, and family prayers are held in a quaint chapel. The reader is introduced to a lively household filled with characters who embody the cheerful spirit of Christmas. The narrative takes us through church services, traditional meals hearty with old English fare, and lively entertainment, including music, dancing, and mummery—all designed to highlight the importance of joy and merriment during the holidays. As the characters engage in festive activities and come together in celebration, the story conveys a heartwarming message about the significance of community, tradition, and the simple pleasures of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859

Illustrator: Aldin, Cecil, 1870-1935

EBook No.: 52361

Published: Jun 17, 2016

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Christmas stories, American

Subject: Christmas -- England

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.