Project Gutenberg 2006-01-21 Public domain in the USA. 211 Armstrong, Henry S. Armstrong, H. S. Trifles for the Christmas Holidays The Overture -- A Christmas Melody -- Story of a Beast -- Leaves in the Life of an Idler -- Mr. Butterby Records His Case -- Diamonds and Hearts. Produced by Curtis Weyant, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by the Wright American Fiction Project.) "Trifles for the Christmas Holidays" by H. S. Armstrong is a collection of holiday-themed stories written in the late 19th century. The work seems to explore the nuances of Christmas celebrations, touching on various characters and their memorable experiences during this festive time. The narrative likely blends humor and heartfelt moments, showcasing the joy and complexities of the holiday season. The opening of the collection sets a vibrant scene of a Christmas morning, filled with the sounds and sights of joy. It describes a family preparing for the holiday with an air of excitement, from children eagerly awaiting gifts to bustling kitchen activities led by housemaids, including a cacophony of holiday chores and festivities. The tone is cheerful, emphasizing the warmth of family gatherings and the innocence of childhood. The protagonist reflects on the happiness and gratitude associated with the holiday, creating an inviting atmosphere for readers to dive into the stories, which promise both lightheartedness and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Short stories PS Text Christmas Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Short Stories 186216 2025-06-07T13:09:08.644325 text/html 185605 2006-01-21T09:15:46 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 73708 2006-01-21T09:15:46 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 157730 2025-06-07T13:09:16.024242 application/epub+zip 158462 2025-06-07T13:09:12.182252 application/epub+zip 147462 2025-06-07T13:09:10.655297 application/epub+zip 312723 2025-06-07T13:09:18.863261 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292954 2025-06-07T13:09:15.147226 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237739 2022-09-08T11:44:53.082708 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 168419 2025-06-07T13:09:08.176260 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 168334 2006-01-21T09:15:46 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 69265 2006-01-21T09:15:46 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 168326 2006-01-21T09:15:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 69215 2006-01-21T09:15:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20128 2025-06-07T13:09:19.011218 application/rdf+xml 16012 2025-06-07T13:09:11.356247 image/jpeg 3951 2025-06-07T13:09:11.070259 image/jpeg 151222 2025-06-07T13:09:08.663257 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog