The Christmas Peace 1908

** "The Christmas Peace" by Thomas Nelson Page is a story about family, friendship, and making amends during Christmas. It follows the Hampden and Drayton families, who have been enemies for a long time. The story takes place in the American South and shows how disagreements can last for generations. Judge Hampden and Colonel Drayton are the heads of their families, and despite once being friends, bad feelings and misunderstandings have made them rivals. Oliver Hampden and Lucy Drayton, who are younger, try to be friends, offering hope for peace. The Civil War makes things worse between the families, causing pain and unresolved issues. But on Christmas Eve, General Hampden and young Oliver Drayton meet, which brings about the chance for the families to forgive and forget, leading to a happy ending focused on the importance of family and forgiveness during Christmas. **