Christmas in Legend and Story - A Book for Boys and Girls

Project Gutenberg's Christmas in Legend and Story, by Elva S. SmithThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: Christmas in Legend and Story A Book for Boys and GirlsAuthor: Elva S. SmithRelease Date: February 10, 2004 [EBook #11014]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK CHRISTMAS IN LEGEND AND STORY ***Produced by David Schaal and PG Distributed ProofreadersCHRISTMAS IN LEGEND AND STORYSome say that ever 'gainst that season comesWherein our Saviour's birth, is celebrated,The bird of dawning singeth all night long:And then, they say, no spirit dares stir abroad;The nights are wholesome; then no planets strike,No fairy takes, nor witch hath power to charm,So hallow'd and so gracious is the time.SHAKESPEARE.CHRISTMAS IN LEGEND AND STORYA BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLSCOMPILED BYELVA S. SMITHCARNEGIE LIBRARY PITTSBURGHANDALICE I. HAZELTINEPUBLIC LIBRARY ST. LOUISILLUSTRATED FROM FAMOUS PAINTINGS1915CHRISTMAS IN LEGEND AND STORYPREFACEIn our experience in library work with children we have learned that it is very difficult to find Christmas stories and legendswhich have literary merit, are reverent in spirit, and are also suitable for children. This collection has been made in anendeavor to meet this need, and thus to be of ...