On Christmas Day in the Morning by Grace S. Richmond
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"On Christmas Day in the Morning" by Grace S. Richmond is a sentimental short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the themes of family, love, and the spirit of Christmas, portraying the longing and affection between children and their parents during the holiday season. Set against a backdrop of snowy winter, the story captures the essence of Christmas reunions and the poignant feelings associated with returning home.
The plot centers on Guy Fernald, who, after experiencing a lonely Christmas with his family, decides to surprise his elderly parents by arranging for all his siblings to return home for Christmas the following year. As the story unfolds, the excitement builds as Guy orchestrates this heartwarming reunion filled with nostalgia and love. On Christmas morning, the parents awaken to find their children all gathered at home, creating a joyful and fulfilling day as they reconnect and share their love with each other. The story concludes with hints of romance for Guy, as he hopes for the affection of his beloved Margaret, adding a tender layer to the overall themes of family and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith), 1866-1959 |
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| Illustrator | Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.), 1863-1932 |
| Title | On Christmas Day in the Morning |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20187 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 370 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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