"The Christmas Gift: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic is a heartwarming story for young readers set in the late 1800s, exploring the happiness found in generosity. The plot centers on two children, Frank and Flora, and their relatives who choose to sacrifice their personal Christmas gifts to aid their impoverished neighbor, Mrs. White, and her children. Motivated by compassion, they combine their funds to purchase necessities for the needy family. As they organize and deliver the goods, the children experience the personal satisfaction of helping others, learning that the true joy of Christmas lies in giving.
The Christmas gift : $b A story for little folks
By Oliver Optic
When a group of children chooses to forego their own presents to assist a struggling widow and her family, they discover the true meaning of Christmas through selfless giving.
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About the AuthorWilliam Taylor Adams, pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an academic, author, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
William Taylor Adams, pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an academic, author, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
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