Christmas Candles: Plays for Boys and Girls by Elsie Hobart Carter

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Author Carter, Elsie Hobart
LoC No. 15025502
Title Christmas Candles: Plays for Boys and Girls
Contents The Christ-candle -- Toinette and the elves -- Tom's plan -- Their Christmas party -- The Christmas Brownie -- A Puritan Christmas -- The Christmas monks -- The spell of Christmas -- The Babushka -- A canvas Christmas -- Minty-Malviny's Santa Claus -- The hundred.
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Summary "Christmas Candles: Plays for Boys and Girls" by Elsie Hobart Carter is a collection of Christmas-themed plays likely written in the early 20th century. The book features various plays aimed at children and families, highlighting the joys, morals, and spirits associated with Christmas through imaginative storytelling and character-driven narratives. It includes a variety of characters, such as children and whimsical beings like elves, and addresses themes of kindness, generosity, and the magic of the holiday season. At the start of the opening portion of the book, the play "The Christ-Candle" is introduced, depicting a snowy Christmas Eve in a forest where children prepare for the arrival of St. Nicholas. The characters, including the brave Hans, tender Gretel, and siblings, discuss the meaning and importance of Christmas, reflecting on the tradition of awaiting St. Nicholas. As they navigate their excitement and concern for a less fortunate family they discover, they decide to light a candle in the window to guide St. Nicholas to those in need, symbolizing the warmth of generosity and love embodied in Christmas. The play sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Christmas spirit, engaging both the children and readers in its heartfelt message. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christmas plays
Subject Children's plays
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EBook-No. 58546
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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