"Goin Home Fur Christmas"

"Goin' Home Fur Christmas" is a charming story by O. Henry that captures the bittersweet essence of the holiday season. The narrative follows a young man who, while reflecting on his past and the meaning of home, embarks on a journey back to his roots for Christmas. Through O. Henry's signature style of wit and irony, the story explores themes of nostalgia, the warmth of family bonds, and the transformative power of love during the festivities. With its heartfelt conclusion, the tale is a celebration of the spirit of Christmas and the joys of returning home.

• Short story

								
    Pa fussed at ma, and said By gun!
    There wa'n't no use a talkin';
    Times wuz too hard to travel round,
    In any way 'cept walkin',
    And said 'twas nonsense anyhow,
    Folks didn't want no visitors;
    And said ma needn't talk no more,
    'Bout goin' home for Christmas.

    "I'd like to see 'em all," says ma,
    All pale and almost cryin';
    A gazin' out the window, where
    The snow wuz fairly flyin';
    "I've been a thinkin', oh so long,
    'Bout mother and my sisters;
    And savin' every cent I could
    To'ards goin' home for Christmas."
    But pa he frowned and then ma sighed.
    Just once, and kinder' smilin',
    Says: "Well, les' go an' have some tea,
    The water's all a-bilin'."

    To-day pa called us children in
    To ma's room--he wuz cryin'--
    And ma wuz--oh so white and still,
    And cold where she wuz lyin'.
    She kinder roused up when we come,
    And turned her face and kissed us,
    And says: "Good-by--oh good-by, dears!
    I'm goin' home fur Christmas!"
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