| Author |
Wilcox, Mary Emily Donelson, 1829-1905 |
| LoC No. |
01030418
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| Title |
Christmas under three flags : Being memories of holiday festivities in the White House with "Old Hickory," in the palace of H. R. H. Prince of Prussia, afterwards Emperor William I., and at the Alamo with the Alcalde's daughter
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Neale Company, 1900.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Sancta Claus at the White House in Old Hickory's day -- A royal Christmas tree, Berlin, 1847 -- The Alcalde's daughter and her Christmas lamp.
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| Credits |
Susan E., David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Christmas under three flags: Being memories of holiday festivities in the White House with 'Old Hickory,' in the palace of H. R. H. Prince of Prussia, afterwards Emperor William I., and at the Alamo with the Alcalde’s daughter" by Mary Emily Donelson Wilcox is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This memoir captures the enchanting holiday traditions experienced by the author during significant moments in American and European history, primarily focusing on the festivities surrounding Christmas in notable locations such as the White House, the palace in Berlin, and the Alamo in Texas. In the book, the author shares her treasured memories of Christmas celebrations that span across different cultures and settings. The narrative evokes nostalgia as it recounts Christmas with President Andrew Jackson and his family at the White House, depicting joyful gatherings filled with games, gifts, and tender moments. It then transitions to an ornate Christmas Tree event in Berlin under the royal family, emphasizing the elegance and charm of European traditions. Lastly, the story introduces the heartwarming tale of a Christmas celebration in the Alamo, featuring the Alcalde's daughter and the significance of a blessed lamp signaling the joy and warmth of the holiday spirit. Throughout, themes of love, charity, and familial bonds are interwoven, offering readers a rich tapestry of Christmas customs across different cultural backgrounds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| Subject |
Christmas stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75118 |
| Release Date |
Jan 16, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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