Christmas in Connecticut

The Little Liar by Mitch Albom is a novel that explores the human repercussions of deception during the Holocaust. The story centers around Nico Krispis, an eleven-year-old boy from Salonika, Greece, who has never told a lie. When the Nazis invade, a German officer tricks Nico into persuading his fellow Jewish residents to board trains supposedly heading to new jobs and safety. Unaware of the true destination, Nico reassures passengers until he discovers the horrific truth on the final train. The novel follows Nico, his older brother Sebastian, the girl Fannie who loves both brothers, and the Nazi officer Udo Graf, as their lives are forever changed by the lies and consequences that unfold over the next 40 years. The book delves into themes of truth, forgiveness, and the long-lasting impacts of deception.

The poem, first published anonymously in 1823, tells the story of a family's Christmas Eve encounter with St. Nicholas. It describes the preparations for St. Nicholas's arrival, the noise on the lawn, and the delivery of presents through the chimney. The poem has had a profound impact on American Christmas traditions and the popular image of Santa Claus. Despite its widespread attribution to Clement Clarke Moore, there is ongoing debate about whether Moore or Henry Livingston Jr. was the actual author.

Jacqueline Goldfinger's adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' is a family-friendly version that includes music, making it suitable for a wide range of audiences. This play retains the core themes and characters of the original while adding a musical element to enhance the storytelling and emotional impact.