A Little Book of Christmas

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A Little Book of Christmas

by John Kendrick Bangs

EN·~1 hours·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

1:20

THE CONVERSION OF HETHERINGTON - I

23:33

THE CHILD WHO HAD EVERYTHING BUT— - I

23:05

SANTA CLAUS AND LITTLE BILLEE - I

25:07

THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN SANTAS

30:11

Description

A playful little volume unfolds like a festive scrapbook, peppered with whimsical illustrations, tongue‑in‑cheek poems, and sprightly verses that celebrate the spirit of the season. The opening “Toast to Santa Claus” turns a familiar jolly figure into a chorus of kindness, love, and gentle satire, inviting listeners to smile at the everyday magic hidden in ordinary moments. Short, bright passages echo through the pages, each one a snapshot of holiday wonder that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.

The first narrative jumps into a brisk, city‑side confrontation between a skeptical clerk named Hetherington and a street‑corner “Santa” who drums his tambourine for spare change. Their banter crackles with humor as the skeptic’s doubts clash with the saint’s unflappable cheer, setting the stage for a light‑hearted exploration of belief, work, and the hidden generosity of strangers. Listeners are treated to a charming mix of wit and warmth, perfect for a cozy December listen.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (99K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2010-11-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Kendrick Bangs

John Kendrick Bangs

1862–1922

A witty American humorist and editor, he became best known for playful fantasy and satire that turned the afterlife into a stage for clever conversation. His stories mix lightness, literary jokes, and a surprisingly modern sense of comic imagination.

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