The First Church's Christmas Barrel (1912)

By Caroline Abbot Stanley

Book Overview

The First Church's Christmas Barrel is a heartwarming Christmas story written by Caroline Abbot Stanley and first published in 1912. The story takes place in a small New England town where the members of the First Church are preparing for their annual Christmas celebration. One of the traditions of the church is to fill a large barrel with gifts and food for the less fortunate members of the community.The story follows the efforts of a young girl named Lucy, who is determined to contribute to the Christmas barrel with her own handmade gifts. She spends weeks knitting mittens, scarves, and other items to donate to the barrel. However, when the day comes to deliver the gifts, Lucy is disappointed to find that her contributions are not as impressive as those of the other church members.Despite her disappointment, Lucy learns an important lesson about the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of giving from the heart. The story is a timeless reminder of the spirit of generosity and kindness that is so important during the holiday season.Overall, The First Church's Christmas Barrel is a charming and uplifting story that is sure to delight readers of all ages. With its timeless message of love and giving, it is a perfect addition to any holiday reading list.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116575312X
• ISBN13: 9781165753123
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"