The Christmas Cake: A Story From Norway is a children's book written by Emilie Poulsson. The story takes place in Norway, where a young girl named Gudrun is preparing for Christmas with her family. Gudrun's mother is baking a special Christmas cake, and Gudrun is eager to help.As they work on the cake, Gudrun's mother tells her about the tradition of hiding a coin in the cake. Whoever finds the coin in their slice of cake will have good luck in the coming year. Gudrun is excited about the prospect of finding the coin, but she is also worried about her younger brother, who she fears may accidentally swallow it.On Christmas Eve, the family gathers to enjoy the Christmas cake. Gudrun is delighted when she finds the coin in her slice, but her brother is disappointed that he did not find it. Gudrun shares her good luck with him, and they both feel happy and fortunate.The Christmas Cake: A Story From Norway is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the joy of family, tradition, and the holiday season. The book is beautifully illustrated and is suitable for children of all ages. It is a perfect addition to any family's Christmas book collection.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Friendly Playmate and Other Stories From Norway, by Emilie Poulsson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419131524.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.
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