The narrator, a fresh‑off‑the‑press reporter, wanders the quiet, moon‑lit streets of Wainwright and is drawn to a charming, old‑brick house that seems to promise warmth and community. Its modest grandeur, framed by maple trees and a sprawling lawn, evokes the feeling of a home where generations gather for holidays, laughter, and the simple pleasures of country life.
Inside, the house comes alive with the soft glow of lamps and the familiar sounds of a family preparing for a celebration. A jovial figure at the window beckons, hinting at a bustling gathering that will bring together relatives, neighbors, and perhaps a few unexpected guests. As the evening approaches, the promise of a lively Christmas party begins to take shape, inviting listeners to step into a world of nostalgia, humor, and the gentle chaos of festive traditions.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (93K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2004-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1869–1946
Best known for warm, witty portraits of Midwestern life, this two-time Pulitzer Prize winner wrote stories that balanced humor, nostalgia, and sharp social observation. His novels helped define early 20th-century American popular fiction and inspired film adaptations for decades.
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