Susan and Peter are going back home for holidays after a semester in a boarding school. They can't wait to see their parents and younger siblings and enjoy the festive period with their family. As the whole family prepares for a traditional Christmas, the children are curious to know more about the holiday, the Christmas tree, the Santa Claus so they get to hear all the charming stories and tales about the history and customs of Christmas.
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Enid blyton. The Christmas Book
The Christmas Book
Table of Contents
Foreword
Christmas Holidays
Bringing Home the Holly
The Curious Mistletoe
Balder the Bright and Beautiful
The Christmas Tree
A Christmassy Afternoon
Bringing in the Yule Log
Christmas Carols
The Christmas Story
A Visitor in the Night
The Story of Santa Claus
Christmas Day
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Enid Blyton
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“Very well,” said Mother. “We will keep up our little family custom this Christmas as usual—carols on Christmas Eve, and the Christmas story.”
“And then off to bed and to sleep, whilst Santa Claus comes down the chimney, very secretly and quietly, to leave his presents!” said Ann.
