Christmas in Legend and Story. Elva Sophronia Smith
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Elva Sophronia Smith
Christmas in Legend and Story
A Book for Boys and Girls
Published by Good Press, 2019
EAN 4064066196974
Table of Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CHRISTMAS IN. LEGEND AND STORY
THE ADORATION OF THE SHEPHERDS
THE SONG OF A SHEPHERD—BOY AT BETHLEHEM
THE CHILDREN OF WIND AND THE. CLAN OF PEACE
THE BLOOMING OF THE WHITE THORN
THE CHRISTMAS AT GRECCIO: A. STORY OF ST. FRANCIS
THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS ROSE
PREFACE
In our experience in library work with children we have learned that it is very difficult to find Christmas stories and legends which have literary merit, are reverent in spirit, and are also suitable for children. This collection has been made in an endeavor to meet this need, and thus to be of service to parents, teachers, and librarians.
Most of the stories and poems in this book are of the legendary type. They have been chosen from a wide variety of sources and represent the work of many writers. There are other stories also, which, although not strictly traditional, have the same reverent spirit and illustrate traditional beliefs and customs. These have been included for their literary value and their interest for young people.
In the arrangement of the selections we have followed the natural order of the events in preference to grouping the stories for boys and girls of different ages.
Although no attempt has been made to adapt the legends for story-telling, most of them may be used for that purpose. Many of the selections are also well suited for reading aloud.
Above all it is hoped that this book may bring real joy to the boys and girls for whom it has been compiled.
ELVA S. SMITH,
CATALOGUER OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS,
CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH.
ALICE