The Little Mixer by Lillian Nicholson Shearon

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Author Shearon, Lillian Nicholson
LoC No. 22024454
Title The Little Mixer
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Summary "The Little Mixer" by Lillian Nicholson Shearon is a children's story set in the early 20th century. This fictional tale follows the life of a young Jewish girl named Hannah, who grapples with her cultural identity during the Christmas season. The book explores the complexities of childhood perceptions of religion and the yearning for acceptance amidst differing traditions. The narrative revolves around Hannah's challenges as she interacts with her Christian friends, Virginia and Nellie, who each celebrate Christmas. Feeling left out because of her Jewish heritage, Hannah desires the same holiday magic and presents that her friends receive from Santa Claus. In a whimsical twist, her friends attempt to baptize her as a means to invite Santa into her life, showcasing the innocence and misunderstandings that can arise in a diverse cultural context. Ultimately, Hannah’s father learns of her wishes and ensures she experiences the joy of Christmas, reflecting the themes of acceptance, love, and the blending of different cultural identities, seen through the innocent and sincere lens of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Religion -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 21830
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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