LitReading - Classic Short Stories
Christmas Every Day by William Dean Powells
Dec 24, 2022
A little girl's wish for Christmas every day leads to chaos, scarcity, and commercialism. Unforeseen consequences include replacing 4th of July celebrations. The story explores the morals of endless Christmas and negotiations for the frequency of celebrations.
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- The story highlights the dangers of excessive consumption and the negative consequences of materialistic desires.
- The narrative emphasizes the importance of appreciating and preserving the true essence and significance of special occasions.
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The Little Girl's Christmas Every Day Wish
A little girl wishes for it to be Christmas every day and writes to the Christmas fairy to make it so. The fairy grants her wish, and the girl enjoys continuous Christmases with endless presents, candy, and festivities. However, the situation escalates, causing scarcity of resources, people losing their tempers, and chaos as every day becomes Christmas.
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