Book Summaries

Overview:  As a reader, I’m invited to gather around a virtual Yule Log with characters from various countries, each sharing their unique Christmas stories. These tales offer insights into different…

Overview: “In the Yule-Log Glow” is a collection of Christmas tales from different parts of the world, compiled by Harrison S. Morris in 1900. The stories explore a variety of…

Overview:  I am a character in this story, a brother named Guy Fernald, who is deeply touched by the loneliness his aging parents experience during Christmas. After witnessing their sorrow…

Overview:  “On Christmas Day in the Morning” is a charming story about Guy Fernald, a young man who orchestrates a surprise for his aging parents. After a particularly lonely Christmas…

Overview:  As a reader, I’m drawn into the story of a Confederate Colonel who desperately wants to be home for Christmas with his family, despite the ongoing Civil War. The…

Overview: This delightful tale, set in 1863 during the Civil War, follows the Stafford family at their Virginia plantation, Holly Hill. The war has brought hardship and scarcity, especially around…

Overview:  This book is a collection of three enchanting stories filled with imaginative adventures and insightful lessons for young readers. In Lill’s Travels in Santa Claus Land, I embark on…

Overview: This collection of children’s stories, published in 1878, features “Lill’s Travels in Santa Claus Land” as its opening tale. Lill, a young girl, recounts her journey through a magical…

Overview: As a reader, I am introduced to a variety of stories set during the Christmas holidays. The stories explore themes of wealth and poverty, family dynamics, and the search…