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It was Christmas Eve and a Saturday night when Mrs. Larrabee, the Beulah minister's wife, opened the door of the study where her husband was deep in the revision of his next day's sermon, and thrust in her comely head framed in a knitted rigolette.

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Kate Douglas Wiggin, nee Smith (1856-1923) was an American children's author and educator. She was born in Philadelphia, and was of Welsh descent. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 (the "Silver Street Free Kindergarten"). With her sister in the... Read Full Overview

Although author Kate Douglas Wiggin is most famous for her light-hearted novels such as Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and Mother Carey's Chickens, we see another side of her in this book. Although this is a Christmas book, it is not all light and cheery. The story involves some... Read Full Overview

"My door is on the latch tonight, The hearth fire is aglow. I seem to hear swift passing feet -- The Christ Child in the snow." Reba, the minister's new wife, was spirited, vigorous, courageous, and clever. She was also invincibly, incurably happy -- so that... Read Full Overview

From the bestselling author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm!

Settle in for a heartwarming Christmas in Beulah, New Hampshire, where one special Christmas card has the power to unite the town in the spirit of the season, as two wayward sons find their way home and... Read Full Overview

In "The Romance of a Christmas Card," Kate Douglas Wiggin weaves a heartwarming narrative that explores themes of love, generosity, and the spirit of Christmas. Set against the backdrop of a quaint New England village, Wiggin employs a charming, lyrical style that reflects the... Read Full Overview

"The Romance of a Christmas Card", by Kate Douglas Wiggin. Kate Douglas Wiggin was american educator and author of children's stories (1856-1923).

"My door is on the latch tonight, The hearth fire is aglow. I seem to hear swift passing feet -- The Christ Child in the snow."

Reba, the minister's new wife, was spirited, vigorous, courageous, and clever. She was also invincibly, incurably happy -- so that... Read Full Overview

The Romance of a Christmas Card, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and... Read Full Overview

A sweet story of forgiveness at Christmas which all started with a Christmas card.

I enjoyed seeing some of the characters from the movie, "Summer Magic." (Danette)

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Kate Douglas Wiggin (September 28, 1856 - August 24, 1923) was... Read Full Overview

A sweet story of forgiveness at Christmas which all started with a Christmas card.

I enjoyed seeing some of the characters from the movie, "Summer Magic." (Danette)

About the author:

Kate Douglas Wiggin (September 28, 1856 - August 24, 1923) was... Read Full Overview

Christmas is the most famous holiday of the year, and the word itself evokes images of Santa Claus, Christmas trees, lights, the baby Jesus, and, of course, presents. Instantly, well known Christmas carols ring in your ears, or maybe you even picture nutcrackers or Scrooge and... Read Full Overview