
A curious little girl, impatient for the magic of the holidays, convinces her busy father to spin a new tale—one where she wishes for Christmas to arrive every single day. After Thanksgiving, she begins sending earnest letters to the elusive Christmas Fairy, hoping to secure a year‑long celebration. The story captures the wonder of childhood wishes, the sparkle of seasonal traditions, and the playful back‑and‑forth between a determined child and her imaginative dad.
Listeners will be delighted by the vivid descriptions of twinkling trees, overflowing stockings, and the cheerful chaos of gifts spilling into every room. The narrative balances gentle humor with a warm, nostalgic tone, inviting young ears to imagine a world where the spirit of Christmas might just linger longer than usual. It’s a sweet, comforting listen that celebrates the joy of anticipation and the simple magic of a child’s imagination.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (98K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Susan Skinner, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.)
Release date
2007-09-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1837–1920
A leading voice of American literary realism, he helped shape late 19th-century fiction through his novels, criticism, and editorial work. His writing often brings ordinary social life into sharp, lively focus, with a calm wit that still feels fresh.
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