Christmas, A Happy Time by Alicia Catherine Mant
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"Christmas, A Happy Time" by Alicia Catherine Mant is a charming tale aimed at young readers, written in the early 19th century. It captures the spirit of Christmas through the adventures of the Mortimer family as they prepare for the festive season. The story lovingly portrays family values, the excitement of reunions, and the joys of celebrating Christmas together. The narrative centers around the Mortimer children—Harriet, Elizabeth, John, and Frederick—as they eagerly
anticipate the arrival of their brothers from school just before Christmas. The book explores their interactions, their curiosity about the world around them, and their reflections on kindness, charity, and family joy. As the children engage in various activities, from sledding on the ice to feeding birds, they learn valuable lessons about generosity, compassion, and community, particularly during the holiday season. The tale culminates in a festive Christmas gathering filled with warmth, laughter, and a commitment to helping those less fortunate, underscoring that Christmas is indeed a time for giving and togetherness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mant, Alicia Catherine, -1869 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Christmas, A Happy Time A Tale, Calculated for the Amusement and Instruction of Young Persons |
| Credits |
Produced by Sigal Alon, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Family reunions -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20200 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 265 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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