The Christmas Dinner by Shepherd Knapp
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"The Christmas Dinner" by Shepherd Knapp is a delightful play intended for both reading and performance, written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a warm farmhouse kitchen, this charming piece captures the essence of Christmas through the eyes of a family preparing for their festive dinner. The themes of family, nostalgia, and the innocence of childhood resonate throughout the narrative as it unfolds. The play features two children,
Walter and Gertrude, alongside their parents, grandparents, and magical figures like Brownies and Fairies. As the story progresses, the characters prepare for Christmas, sharing fond memories and engaging in playful banter that illuminates the differences between their childhood experiences and those of the younger generation. On Christmas Day, following a whimsical intervention by Santa Claus and some magical hazel nuts, the adults transform back into children, sparking joy and laughter. This heartwarming transition emphasizes the enduring spirit of youth and the importance of maintaining wonder in life, making "The Christmas Dinner" not just a story about a holiday meal, but also a celebration of family bonds and the magic of Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Knapp, Shepherd, 1873-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Christmas Dinner |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Riikka Talonpoika, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christmas plays |
| Subject | Children's plays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14508 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14508-2 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 526 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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