Project Gutenberg 2013-09-18 Public domain in the USA. 130 Ewing, Juliana Horatia 1841 1885 Ewing, J. H. (Juliana Horatia) Ewing, J.H. Ewing, Juliana Horatia Gatty Browne, Gordon 1858 1932 Browne, Gordon Frederick Snap-Dragons; Old Father Christmas Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Snap-Dragons; Old Father Christmas" by Juliana Horatia Ewing is a collection of children's stories written during the late 19th century. This charming book consists of enchanting tales that explore themes of family life, festive traditions, and the whimsical nature of childhood. It invites readers into a world filled with imagination, where the dynamics of family relationships and the magic of Christmas come alive through relatable characters and delightful narratives. The first story, "Snap-Dragons," revolves around the amusing bickering of the Skratdj family, particularly contrasting the interactions between Mr. and Mrs. Skratdj and their two children, Harry and Polly. The narrative humorously depicts their constant contradictions and playful disputes, culminating in a humorous encounter with the mystical Snap-Dragons that serve as a metaphor for the family's habit of snapping at each other. The second tale, "Old Father Christmas," recounts a magical Christmas Eve when the children encounter an old man who embodies the spirit of Christmas. Their heartfelt wish for a Christmas tree is fulfilled, highlighting themes of kindness and generosity as they experience the joy and wonder of the holiday season. Through vivid storytelling, Ewing captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the importance of family connection, making this collection a heartwarming read for all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fantasy fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Christmas -- Juvenile fiction Quarreling -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Humour 111475 2025-08-17T14:52:43.912883 text/html 90630 2024-10-23T18:37:26 text/html 1404627 2025-08-17T14:52:50.210737 application/epub+zip 1404766 2025-08-17T14:52:47.266747 application/epub+zip 95902 2025-08-17T14:52:45.968740 application/epub+zip 1537947 2025-08-17T14:52:52.251722 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1527252 2025-08-17T14:52:49.355792 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211977 2022-09-20T03:55:24.017906 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 90576 2025-08-17T14:52:43.476786 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70804 2024-10-23T18:37:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19018 2025-08-17T14:52:52.402701 application/rdf+xml 17578 2025-08-17T14:52:46.462748 image/jpeg 4110 2025-08-17T14:52:46.216732 image/jpeg 1386708 2025-08-17T14:52:43.965761 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia