The Inventor. Introducing the Wishing Box. A Christmas Play

"The Inventor. Introducing the Wishing Box. A Christmas Play" by Elsie Duncan Yale is a heartwarming play set during a snowy Christmas Eve, exploring the transformative power of wishes and holiday magic. The story unfolds at Faraway Farm, where Aunt Susan and Abner, a farmhand, find themselves hosting unexpected guests due to a snowstorm. As the evening progresses, a mysterious inventor arrives bearing a wishing box, offering the characters a chance to realize their holiday dreams. Each character, including the young Edith and the curmudgeonly Abner, reveals their deepest wishes, leading to surprising and whimsical transformations. The play celebrates the values of friendship, generosity, and the essence of Christmas as the characters embrace their newfound selves and the warmth of the season, sharing joy and laughter.