Carry's Christmas Gift (1881)

Carry's Christmas Gift is a heartwarming Christmas story written by Evelyn Everett Green and published in 1881. The book tells the story of young Carry, who lives with her mother in a small village. Despite their humble circumstances, Carry is determined to give her mother a special Christmas gift. She decides to sell her treasured possession, a beautiful doll, to buy her mother a new shawl. As she sets out to sell her doll, Carry encounters a series of obstacles that test her determination and kindness. She meets a poor family who cannot afford to buy her doll, but who offer her a warm meal and a place to rest. Moved by their kindness, Carry decides to give them her doll as a gift. Despite her disappointment at not being able to buy her mother a gift, Carry returns home with a heart full of joy and the knowledge that she has made a difference in someone's life. On Christmas Day, she is surprised to find that her mother has received a beautiful shawl as a gift from an anonymous donor. The story ends with Carry realizing that the true meaning of Christmas is not about receiving gifts, but about giving and spreading kindness. Carry's Christmas Gift is a timeless tale that teaches valuable lessons about generosity, compassion, and the true spirit of Christmas. It is a perfect read for families and children during the holiday season.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.