"Christmas: A Story" by Zona Gale is a moving tale set in the close-knit town of Old Trail Town, centering on Mary Chavah, a woman who has turned away from Christmas celebrations. As the town faces tough times and considers canceling Christmas, Mary's life becomes intertwined with her neighbors, particularly after she cultivates a surprising patch of violets after a fire that many see as miraculous, a sentiment that she rejects at the start of the novel. The story follows how the community's struggle and Mary's interactions, especially with factory owner Ebenezer Rule over the town's situation, prompt a reevaluation of what Christmas truly signifies. The story unfolds with a community divided on celebrating amidst hardship, setting the stage for a poignant reflection on loss, connection, and the enduring spirit of the holiday.
Christmas: A Story
By Zona Gale
In a town wrestling with both financial struggles and the spirit of Christmas, a woman who scorns the holiday finds her heart unexpectedly touched by the season's true meaning.
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About the AuthorZona Gale, also known by her married name, Zona Gale Breese, was an American novelist, short story writer, and playwright. She became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921. The close relationship she had with her parents set the tone for her writing and her personal life. Her books based upon her home town were found to be charming and had an intimate sense of realism, in which she captures the underlying feelings and motivations of her characters. All of her works were written under her maiden name, Zona Gale.
Zona Gale, also known by her married name, Zona Gale Breese, was an American novelist, short story writer, and playwright. She became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921. The close relationship she had with her parents set the tone for her writing and her personal life. Her books based upon her home town were found to be charming and had an intimate sense of realism, in which she captures the underlying feelings and motivations of her characters. All of her works were written under her maiden name, Zona Gale.
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