Christmas at Punkin Holler

"Christmas at Punkin Holler" by Elizabeth F. Guptill is a Christmas play written in the early 20th century. This delightful work captures the whimsical charm of a rural schoolhouse preparing for its Christmas entertainment. It features the interactions and misadventures of a group of mischievous schoolchildren and their teacher as they rehearse various performances for the holiday celebration, highlighting themes of community, innocence, and festive spirit. The storyline revolves around Miss Peppergrass, the teacher, and her attempts to manage the chaos that ensues during the last rehearsal for the Christmas event at Punkin Holler school. The play showcases a lively cast of characters, including quirky students like Hiram, Jacob, and Aunt Hepsey, who all contribute to the humor and heartwarming chaos of the rehearsal. As the children audibly bicker and engage in playful antics, the anticipation builds for the evening’s festivities, culminating in the humorous revelation that the Christmas tree has gone missing, which sends the entire group into a frenzy. Overall, "Christmas at Punkin Holler" is a lighthearted examination of holiday preparations, sure to delight both children and adults alike with its lively dialogue and charming characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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