Holidays at the Grange; or, A Week's Delight: Games and Stories for Parlor and Fireside
is a collection of holiday-themed stories and games written in the late 19thcentury. ThenarrativefocusesonthejoyousgatheringoftheWyndham family and their young friends as they come together to celebrate Christmas at the family homestead, known as the Grange. With a delightful mix of games, tales, and festive spirit, the book offers a nostalgic glimpse into the warmth and camaraderie of familial bonds during the holiday season. The opening of the work introduces readers to the cozy setting of the Grange, where Uncle John and Aunt Lucy warmly host their numerous young rel atives, including Cousin Mary and a group of lively children eager to enjoy ChristmasEvetogether. Astheygatheraroundthefireplace, excitementfills the air as gifts from Kriss-Kinkle (SantaClaus)areexchanged, anddelightful games such as "Consequences" are introduced to amplify their merriment. The scene is painted with vibrant descriptions of thesetting, characters, and various activities, establishing a foundation for the wholesome stories and cherished traditions that unfold throughout the book notmanymilesfromPhiladelphia, inabeautifullywoodedandhillycoun try, maybeseenalargeramblingmansion, whosesubstantialwallsshow that it was built at a time when more attention was paid to the durability of dwellings than at present. It is, indeed, quite an ancient house for this part of the world, having been erected by a certain John Wyndham, a hun dred years ago; and it has remained in the family ever since, the owner of it generally inheriting the name of John, a taste for rural life, and the old homestead together. It was constructed in good taste, and with great regard for comfort; the broad hall, the favorite resort in summer, was ornamented with family portraits of many ages back, and a complete suit of armor, visor and all, struck awe into the hearts of young visitors, who almost expected its former occupant to resumepossession, with his gauntleted hand to draw the sword from its scabbard, and, seizing the flag over his head, to drive the modern usurpersfrom thehouse. Largeantlers, bowsandarrows, andrusty fowling-pieces against the wall, intimated that the descendants of the grim warriorhadexercisedtheirvalorinthechase;whileaguitarwithblueribbon,
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