
A richly woven anthology gathers a dozen lyrical celebrations of the season, each piece echoing the quiet wonder of winter nights and the timeless rituals that surround Christmas. The verses blend gentle reverence with playful imagination, inviting listeners to hear the soft toll of a bell forged from humility and hope, then to follow the bright‑footed elves as they dance beneath moonlit holly. Across the collection, the poetry moves from solemn hymns to lively masquerades, creating a tapestry that feels both historic and freshly alive.
Among the standout sections are vivid portraits of a celestial angel whose silver song rises from a cloud‑borne tympanum, and a series of evocative sketches of Nazareth that paint the ancient town in golden harmony and desert melody. The three‑king masque captures the humility of the Magi’s gifts, while the “Christmas Masque” chorus weaves together reverence and anticipation. Each poem balances formal cadence with an intimate, almost conversational tone.
Listening to these verses feels like stepping into a candle‑lit gallery where every stanza glows with seasonal warmth. The gentle rhythm and vivid imagery make the collection a comforting companion for quiet evenings, holiday gatherings, or any moment when the spirit of Christmas is called to mind.
Language
en
Duration
~47 minutes (45K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: George William Browning, 1904.
Credits
Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2021-12-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1860–1932
A graceful American poet of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he was known for polished, musical verse and a lasting gift for lyric craftsmanship. He also taught English at Hamilton College before devoting himself more fully to writing.
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