The First Christmas Tree A Story Of The Forest

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The First Christmas Tree: A Story of the Forest Henry Van Dyke

A family makes its annual pilgrimage to decorate an evergreen tree with food for the forest animals at Christmastime.

For over one hundred years, the writings of Henry Van Dyke have been lovingly passed down from generation to generation. In this volume of Christmas stories and prayers, we read of courage, generosity, and the triumph of light over darkness, from "The First Christmas Tree," a magical tale of the Thunder Oak and the false god Thor, to the lyrical story of "The Christmas Angel in the Country beyond the Stars."

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

An endearing tale of a young girl’s fascination and intrigue that influenced an entire town to embrace a King’s declaration of “Christ Day”.... matching the amazing beauty of a lighted tree Mary had discovered through the observation of fireflies.