Project Gutenberg 2025-01-26 Public domain in the USA. 146 Repplier, Agnes 1855 1950 Adams, John Wolcott 1874 1925 25002145 The promise of the bell : $b Christmas in Philadelphia $aUnited States :$bHoughton Mifflin Company, $c1924. Bob Taylor and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Promise of the Bell: Christmas in Philadelphia" by Agnes Repplier is a reflective historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significance of Christmas traditions and social customs in Philadelphia, intertwining the celebration of the holiday with the legacy of the Liberty Bell and the values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Repplier captures the essence of a city rich in history and camaraderie, conveying how festive gatherings foster a sense of community. In the narrative, Repplier delves into the interplay between social gatherings, celebration, and the pursuit of genuine happiness among Philadelphians. She illustrates the city's evolution from its historical roots to the present day, highlighting the communal celebrations during Christmas—such as caroling and shared meals—that knit together the fabric of society. Through vivid descriptions of gatherings, traditions, and the poignant symbolism of the Liberty Bell, Repplier reflects on the changes that have occurred in societal values over time, while maintaining an optimistic view of the enduring spirit of goodwill and friendship among residents. Her insight into the past imbues the Christmas season with a sense of nostalgia and warmth, suggesting that even amidst modern challenges, the fundamental promise of the bell endures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89008430142&view=1up&seq=5 20241209115830repplier 1924 US Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Christmas Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Social life and customs F106 Text Category: History - American 47117 2025-06-29T14:26:19.802305 text/html 22121 2025-01-26T19:12:48 text/html 762829 2025-06-29T14:26:22.660315 application/epub+zip 761551 2025-06-29T14:26:20.840286 application/epub+zip 240983 2025-06-29T14:26:20.228380 application/epub+zip 1518263 2025-06-29T14:26:24.064281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1508466 2025-06-29T14:26:22.188297 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 36894 2025-06-29T14:26:19.657347 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16933 2025-01-26T19:12:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16901 2025-06-29T14:26:24.200263 application/rdf+xml 25048 2025-06-29T14:26:20.439323 image/jpeg 3145 2025-06-29T14:26:20.334308 image/jpeg 1152897 2025-06-29T14:26:19.828337 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