A Christmas Tree (1907)

By Charles Dickens

Book Overview

""A Christmas Tree"" is a short story written by Charles Dickens in 1850 and first published in 1850 in the Christmas edition of Dickens' weekly magazine Household Words. The story is a nostalgic look back at Christmas celebrations from Dickens' childhood, particularly the excitement and anticipation of decorating the family Christmas tree. The story is narrated by an adult looking back on his childhood memories of Christmas. He describes the joy and wonder he experienced as a child when the family Christmas tree was brought into the house and decorated with candles, ornaments, and presents. The narrator reminisces about the various trinkets and toys that adorned the tree, including dolls, trumpets, and miniature tea sets. Throughout the story, Dickens weaves in themes of love, family, and tradition. The narrator reflects on the fond memories he has of spending time with his family during the holiday season, and how the traditions they shared helped to strengthen their bond. Overall, ""A Christmas Tree"" is a heartwarming and nostalgic tale that captures the magic and wonder of the holiday season. Dickens' vivid descriptions and attention to detail help to transport readers back in time to a simpler, more innocent era, and remind us of the joy and beauty that can be found in the traditions and rituals of our own holiday celebrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162075295
• ISBN13: 9781162075297
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"