The Thin Santa Claus: The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Thin Santa Claus: The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Thin Santa Claus: The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Butler, Ellis Parker (1869–1937).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Thin Santa Claus: The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking" by Ellis Parker Butler is a humorous story published in the early 20th century. This book combines elements of a holiday tale with a whimsical narrative, focusing on a widow named Mrs. Gratz and the unexpected events of her Christmas morning. The likely topic revolves around themes of belief, generosity, and the humorous misadventures surrounding the holiday season. The story begins with Mrs. Gratz, a cheerful widow, waking up to a gloomy Christmas day, reflecting on her lack of belief in Santa Claus due to the muddy weather. When she discovers her chickens have been stolen and subsequently finds a purse containing nine hundred dollars, her faith in a benevolent Santa Claus is reignited. However, her encounter with a thin, suspicious man claiming to be a chicken buyer ultimately leads her to realize that he is actually a detective investigating the chicken theft. Through a series of humorous misunderstandings, Mrs. Gratz maintains her belief in Santa Claus, asserting that he is a generous figure despite the thievery she has experienced. The story blends holiday cheer with light-hearted mystery, offering readers a blend of comedy, irony, and holiday spirit.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Thin Santa Claus: The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking
- Author credits: Butler, Ellis Parker (1869–1937)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christmas stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Christmas
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