Christmas Day by Washington Irving
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"Christmas Day" by Washington Irving is a charming narrative that falls under the category of a holiday-themed short story, written during the early 19th century. The work explores the traditions and customs of Christmas celebrations, emphasizing themes of hospitality, generosity, and community spirit typical of the festive season. Irving's writing provides a lens into the past, reflecting the spirit of the time and the importance of celebrating Christmas in a warm, familial
setting. The story unfolds on Christmas Day at the home of Squire Bracebridge, where the narrator recounts the joys and festivities surrounding this special occasion. The day begins with a festive atmosphere as children sing carols, and family prayers are held in a quaint chapel. The reader is introduced to a lively household filled with characters who embody the cheerful spirit of Christmas. The narrative takes us through church services, traditional meals hearty with old English fare, and lively entertainment, including music, dancing, and mummery—all designed to highlight the importance of joy and merriment during the holidays. As the characters engage in festive activities and come together in celebration, the story conveys a heartwarming message about the significance of community, tradition, and the simple pleasures of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Aldin, Cecil, 1870-1935 |
| Title | Christmas Day |
| Alternate Title | An Old Fashioned Christmas Day |
| Note | Excerpt from "Old Christmas." |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Elizabeth Oscanyan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories, American |
| Subject | Christmas -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52361 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52361-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 543 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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