"The Christmas Holly" by Marion Harland is a touching story set in the late 1800s that is all about family, Christmas magic, and finding happiness during hard times. The tale brings to life the warm feelings of holidays from the past, showing how important it is to be kind, give to others, and stick together during the Christmas season. Taking place on Christmas Eve, the book follows the Dryden family, especially young Allison and Nettie, who are sad because their mom doesn't seem to care much about Christmas. Their dad secretly tries to make them happy by buying gifts, and their mom also gets into the Christmas spirit, hoping to surprise the kids. The story ends with a happy Christmas morning, showing how love and forgiveness can change everything for the better and highlighting how Christmas should be a joyful and magical time for kids.
The Christmas Holly
By Marion Harland
In a heartwarming holiday drama, a family rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas through secret gifts, renewed compassion, and the magical power of togetherness.
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About the AuthorMary Virginia Terhune, also known by her penname Marion Harland, was an American author who was prolific and bestselling in both fiction and non-fiction genres. Born in Amelia County, Virginia, she began her career writing articles at the age of 14, using various pennames until 1853, when she settled on Marion Harland. Her first novel Alone was published in 1854 and became an "emphatic success" following its second printing the next year. For fifteen years she was a prolific writer of best-selling women's novels, classified then as "plantation fiction", as well as writing numerous serial works, short stories, and essays for magazines.
Mary Virginia Terhune, also known by her penname Marion Harland, was an American author who was prolific and bestselling in both fiction and non-fiction genres. Born in Amelia County, Virginia, she began her career writing articles at the age of 14, using various pennames until 1853, when she settled on Marion Harland. Her first novel Alone was published in 1854 and became an "emphatic success" following its second printing the next year. For fifteen years she was a prolific writer of best-selling women's novels, classified then as "plantation fiction", as well as writing numerous serial works, short stories, and essays for magazines.
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