"Bertha's Christmas Vision: An Autumn Sheaf" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a tale spun from the threads of charity and kindness, offering moral lessons through the eyes of children in the mid-1800s. Starting on Christmas Eve, the story paints a picture of little Bertha, warm inside as snow falls, dreaming of gifts but realizing that others may be facing a cold winter night. Her reflections take her to a magical land where she encounters the spirits of Faith, Hope, and Charity, who offer her gifts that mean more than any toy. Bertha's dream plants the seed of thoughtfulness and compassion, guiding her and possibly those around her towards kindness and charity.
Bertha's Christmas Vision: An Autumn Sheaf
By Horatio Alger
A child's Christmas Eve musings lead to a dream where she learns that the best gifts aren't found under a tree, but in faith, hope, and charity.
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About the AuthorHoratio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
Horatio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
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