Project Gutenberg 2017-12-25 Public domain in the USA. 124 Tregaskis, E. Franklin Santa Claus' Message: A Christmas Story Produced by Chuck Greif and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.) "Santa Claus' Message: A Christmas Story" by E. Franklin Tregaskis is a heartwarming tale that falls within the genre of children's literature, likely crafted in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a struggling mining camp, the story encapsulates themes of hardship, family, and the spirit of Christmas giving. The narrative centers around a family facing financial difficulties just before Christmas, exploring their hopes and dreams, particularly through the eyes of the children. The plot follows Mr. and Mrs. Hampton and their children, Hope, Grace, and Joy, as they navigate their daily challenges while trying to ensure a joyful Christmas. With little means, Mrs. Hampton sells a precious family heirloom to provide for her children's needs, which reflects their resilience and love for one another. One night, the children encounter what they believe to be Santa Claus, leading them to discover gold while playing in their father's old mining claim. This discovery changes their fortunes, allowing them to buy gifts and ensure a merrier Christmas for their family. Ultimately, Tregaskis presents a touching message about hope, kindness, and the true meaning of giving during the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christmas stories Australia -- Fiction PR Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels 51128 2025-07-22T11:14:24.394241 text/html 26342 2024-10-23T03:02:53 text/html 85975 2025-07-22T11:14:26.479206 application/epub+zip 84707 2025-07-22T11:14:24.964198 application/epub+zip 43920 2025-07-22T11:14:24.664215 application/epub+zip 151730 2025-07-22T11:14:27.731269 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144243 2025-07-22T11:14:26.168222 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101786 2022-08-25T10:39:04.744393 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 43223 2025-07-22T11:14:24.258234 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23220 2024-10-23T03:02:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15948 2025-07-22T11:14:27.860184 application/rdf+xml 21414 2025-07-22T11:14:24.721217 image/jpeg 4049 2025-07-22T11:14:24.692226 image/jpeg 82215 2025-07-22T11:14:24.411227 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