Christmas at McCarthy's

By Elizabeth F. (Elizabeth Frances) Guptill

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a tenement filled with hope, a community bands together to create a magical Christmas for a young orphan, only to be surprised by a gift that no one expected.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Performing Arts/Film Fiction

Released

2017-01-05

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Summary

"Christmas at McCarthy's" by Elizabeth F. Guptill is an early 1900s Christmas play that shows the close-knit lives of immigrant families in a tenement, specifically focusing on their Christmas celebrations and an orphan girl named Elsie. It tells the story of Jimmy, a newsboy, and the other kids in the tenement who want to give Elsie a great Christmas like she had before her father left. Even though they don't have much, the people in McCarthy's work together to throw a fun party, complete with a Christmas tree and gifts for Elsie. Everything gets even better when Elsie's father comes home, making everyone even happier. The play is both funny and sad, teaching us about friendship, kindness, and the importance of giving during Christmas time, even when things are hard.