Publisher's Synopsis
""Christmas in Legend and Story: A Book for Boys and Girls"" by Eva S. Smith is a collection of Christmas tales and legends from around the world. The book is aimed at children and includes stories about the origins of Christmas traditions, such as the Christmas tree and the Nativity scene. It also features stories from different cultures and religions, including tales from ancient Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia, as well as stories from Christian and Jewish traditions. The book is beautifully illustrated and provides a fascinating insight into the history and folklore of Christmas. It is a perfect gift for children who love Christmas and want to learn more about its rich cultural heritage.1915. Most of the stories and poems in this book are of the legendary type. They have been chosen from a wide variety of sources and represent the work of many writers. There are other stories also, which, although not strictly traditional, have the same reverent spirit and illustrate traditional beliefs and customs. They have been included for their literary value and their interest for young people. This collection was made in an endeavor to meet the need for Christmas stories and legends which have literary merit, are reverent in spirit and are also suitable for children. Illustrated from famous paintings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
