Around the Yule Log

"Around the Yule Log" by Willis Boyd Allen is a gathering of stories centered on Christmas, composed near the end of the 1800s, and examines the essence of Christmas through different people and accounts, frequently encouraging thought about being generous, considerate, and the value of togetherness during the holidays. The stories seem to honor the comfort and friendship linked to Christmas get-togethers, highlighting the happiness and fondness of Christmastime for young and old alike. The beginning of the book creates a comfortable mood, explaining the magical feeling that comes with Christmas getting closer. It considers how the celebration calls to mind treasured times from when we were younger and the comfort that being together around a fireplace creates. The story tells about Mr. Broadstreet, a successful legal expert who, as he gets ready for Christmas, begins to think carefully about his actions to help others and the more important meaning of the holiday. This thinking leads to a life-changing experience as the Christmas spirit dares him to think about how he can bring happiness to those who have less, pointing to the ideas of being saved and the real point of Christmas that will be shown in the stories that follow.