Wise Men and a Mule

"Wise Men and a Mule" by W. C. Tuttle is a funny story that takes place in the old American West, where some interesting people are getting ready for Christmas in their own special way. The story focuses on Magpie Simpkins, Ike Harper, and Dirty Shirt Jones, who are in charge of putting on a Christmas show in their little town, Piperock. They run into all sorts of problems, like a stubborn mule named Maud S, a not-so-great band, and lots of funny accidents while trying to make a Christmas to remember. The story is full of silliness and jokes, showing how chaotic and unexpected things can be when a community comes together for a celebration; there's even a steer dressed up as Sandy Claws involved.