Eight brand new bits of Christmas cheer

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Eight brand new bits of Christmas cheer

by John Kendrick Bangs

EN·~1 minutes

Chapters

Description

Step into a light‑hearted celebration of the season with this charming collection of verses that mix gentle humor, festive rhyme, and sincere goodwill. The poet invites listeners to share in playful musings about mistletoe, holiday wishes, and the simple joys that make Christmas feel magical. Each short piece feels like a warm card delivered across a wintry landscape, offering a smile and a reminder that the spirit of the holidays lives in small, heartfelt gestures.

Beyond the cheer, the work also hints at deeper reflections on friendship, generosity, and the hope that the new year brings. Listeners will hear whimsical images—golden ships sailing on seas of affection, bees sipping honey under mistletoe—that turn ordinary moments into vivid, memorable scenes. The gentle rhythm and accessible language make it an inviting listen for anyone seeking a touch of seasonal optimism.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 minutes (1K 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

A witty American humorist and editor, he turned ghosts, celebrities, and the afterlife into playgrounds for clever satire. His light, imaginative style became so distinctive that an entire kind of fantasy comedy came to be called "Bangsian" fantasy.

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