Oh, the beautiful old story!Of the little child that layIn a manger on that morning,When the stars sang in the day ...One of America's most treasured authors, Louisa May Alcott shines her brightest in this collection of holiday stories and poems. Each selection radiates with the true meaning of the season -- charity, hope, kinship, and love. From the Bassett family's holiday meal inAn Old Fashioned Thanksgiving to Little Effie receiving a grand surprise inA Christmas Dream, andHow It Came True, the girls and boys of this simpler time bring joy to our hearts today. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.