Project Gutenberg 2006-07-25 Public domain in the USA. 193 Higgins, Emily Mayer Mayer, Emily Holidays at the Grange; or, A Week's Delight Games and Stories for Parlor and Fireside E-text prepared by Martin Pettit and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Holidays at the Grange; or, A Week's Delight" by Emily Mayer Higgins is a collection of holiday-themed stories and games written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the joyous gathering of the Wyndham family and their young friends as they come together to celebrate Christmas at the family homestead, known as the Grange. With a delightful mix of games, tales, and festive spirit, the book offers a nostalgic glimpse into the warmth and camaraderie of familial bonds during the holiday season. The opening of the work introduces readers to the cozy setting of the Grange, where Uncle John and Aunt Lucy warmly host their numerous young relatives, including Cousin Mary and a group of lively children eager to enjoy Christmas Eve together. As they gather around the fireplace, excitement fills the air as gifts from Kriss-Kinkle (Santa Claus) are exchanged, and delightful games such as "Consequences" are introduced to amplify their merriment. The scene is painted with vibrant descriptions of the setting, characters, and various activities, establishing a foundation for the wholesome stories and cherished traditions that unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Children's stories Amusements -- Juvenile literature Indoor games -- Juvenile literature GV Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading 601000 2025-07-08T06:41:54.726624 text/html 608595 2006-07-25T16:51:37 text/html 484339 2025-07-08T06:42:01.104622 application/epub+zip 489465 2025-07-08T06:41:55.657605 application/epub+zip 308700 2025-07-08T06:41:55.198625 application/epub+zip 655505 2025-07-08T06:42:05.572560 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 622317 2025-07-08T06:42:00.623590 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 441386 2022-09-09T06:30:25.889721 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 564435 2025-07-08T06:41:53.973693 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 564186 2021-01-01T12:45:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 564202 2021-01-01T12:45:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20896 2025-07-08T06:42:05.707552 application/rdf+xml 22666 2025-07-08T06:41:55.288618 image/jpeg 3169 2025-07-08T06:41:55.243606 image/jpeg 222849 2021-01-01T12:45:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 453936 2021-01-01T12:45:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 222810 2021-01-01T12:45:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 468849 2025-07-08T06:41:54.782660 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