Christmas-Tide by Elizabeth Harrison and Charles Dickens

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Author Harrison, Elizabeth, 1849-1927
Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Title Christmas-Tide
Contents Christmas presents -- The place of toys in the education of a child -- How to celebrate Christmas: suggestions for mothers and kindergartners -- Santa Claus -- Christmas time -- A Christmas carol -- Little Gretchen and the wooden shoe: a Christmas story for little children -- The legend of the Christ Child: a story for Christmas Eve -- A Christmas song -- Birth and childhood of Jesus; the shepherds and the angels.
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Summary "Christmas-Tide" by Elizabeth Harrison and Charles Dickens is a collection of essays and stories written in the early 20th century. This work explores the themes of Christmas celebrations, focusing on educational practices for children and the importance of fostering selfless giving and emotional development. The aim is to inspire parents and educators to cultivate a genuine spirit of kindness and generosity during the festive season. The opening of "Christmas-Tide" introduces a touching story about a young boy who reflects on the legend of the Christ Child after hearing it in kindergarten. The child's mother takes him to view art photographs, and he is moved to select one as a gift for his teacher, Miss Harrison. This moment exemplifies the profound impact of beautiful, thoughtful narratives on a child's imagination and urges the reader to consider the significance of meaningful, simple gifts in nurturing children's emotional growth and their understanding of Christmas. The text highlights the value of careful toy selection and the role of educational toys in promoting creative play and engagement, setting the tone for the invaluable insights that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Christmas stories
Subject Christmas
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EBook-No. 41894
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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