Christmas Eve, And New Year's Eve (1872)

Christmas Eve, And New Year�������s Eve is a collection of two short stories written by Amy Campbell and originally published in 1872. The first story, Christmas Eve, follows the experiences of a young girl named Bessie as she prepares for and celebrates Christmas with her family. Through Bessie's eyes, readers are transported to a simpler time when Christmas was celebrated with caroling, gift-giving, and feasting. The second story, New Year's Eve, is a more somber tale that explores the themes of loss and redemption. The protagonist, a young woman named Mary, is haunted by the memory of her deceased brother and struggles to find meaning in her life. As the clock ticks towards midnight on New Year's Eve, Mary is forced to confront her grief and make a decision that will shape her future. Both stories are beautifully written and offer a glimpse into Victorian-era holiday traditions and values. Overall, Christmas Eve, And New Year�������s Eve is a heartwarming and thought-provoking read that is sure to delight fans of classic literature and holiday-themed stories.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.