Eight brand new bits of Christmas cheer

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Eight brand new bits of Christmas cheer

by John Kendrick Bangs

EN·~21 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
1

21:30

Description

Step into a cozy corner of early‑20th‑century holiday spirit, where a handful of bright verses greet you like fresh snow on a window sill. Each piece spins a gentle rhyme about mistletoe, wish‑cards, and the simple joy of sending a smile across the miles. The poet’s playful language feels both nostalgic and surprisingly modern, making the cheer feel instantly familiar.

The collection drifts from Christmas to New Year, offering wishes that sparkle like tinsel and reminding listeners that the brightest gifts are often intangible—kind thoughts, warm friendships, and the promise of future joys. Lighthearted metaphors compare love to a golden ship sailing across life's seas, while the verses encourage readers to anchor their hearts in merriment.

Listen, and you’ll find a gentle invitation to pause, sip the sweetness of the season, and let these verses carry a smile into your own holiday gatherings. It’s a brief, heart‑warming recital that feels like a personal card mailed straight from the North Pole, perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of literary sparkle to their festive playlist.

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Language

en

Duration

~21 minutes (20K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

New York: The Leighton and Valentine Company, 1911.

Credits

Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2024-01-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Kendrick Bangs

John Kendrick Bangs

1862–1922

Best known for witty fantasy and sharp satire, this American writer helped inspire the term “Bangsian fantasy” with stories that imagine lively adventures in the afterlife. He also built a long career as an editor, poet, lecturer, and humorist with a gift for playful, polished storytelling.

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