Christmas Penny Readings: Original Sketches for the Season

"Christmas Penny Readings: Original Sketches for the Season" by George Manville Fenn contains stories from the late 1800s that show both the happy and sad parts of Christmas. One story is about Hezekiah Thornypath, who is very poor and has lost a lot in his life, especially after moving to London looking for a better future. Hezekiah remembers the sadness his family felt when his children died, and now he is hungry and hopeless, especially because everyone around him is celebrating. The author shows how hard it can be when someone loses their money and how much they want things to get better, even during the holidays.