CHAPTER VIII
Holiday and Vacation Stories
Stories fitted to the holiday seasons, and
the out-door stories of vacation time are
always a source of delight to both story-teller
and listeners. Each holiday has its
quota of timely stories; and by no other
means can the spirit and the lesson of a special
day or season he more vividly impressed
upon a child's mind than by a well-chosen,
well-told story. Many mothers and teachers
understand this, and a still larger number
would find undreamed-of pleasure and
resultant good in a practical test of the statement.
The spirit of Thanksgiving may he made active in the child and a lasting impetus for good imparted through stories which are strong, and full of the Thanksgiving atmosphere.
The same is true of stories pertaining to Christmas, to New Year's, to Washington's and Lincoln's Birthdays, to Memorial Day,
