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"The Osbornes' Christmas" is a heartwarming holiday tale by Lucy Maud Montgomery, featuring the beloved themes of family, love, and the spirit of giving. Set against a picturesque winter backdrop, the story follows the Osbornes as they prepare for Christmas, navigating the challenges and joys that come with the season. Montgomery's signature lyrical prose captures the wonder of childhood, the warmth of community, and the magic that can be found in simple moments, making this a delightful read for those seeking to embrace the holiday spirit.

• Short story

								

his or her small heart had been longing for. Besides, there were nuts
and candies galore.

Then Frank hitched up his pony again, but this time into a great pung
sleigh, and the junior Osbornes took their guests for a sleigh-drive,
chaperoned by Cousin Myra. It was just dusk when they got back,
having driven the Rolands and the French Joes and Sammy and Tillie to
their respective homes.

"This has been the jolliest Christmas I ever spent," said Frank,
emphatically.

"I thought we were just going to give the others a good time, but it
was they who gave it to us," said Ida.

"Weren't the French Joes jolly?" giggled the twins. "Such cute
speeches as they would make!"

"Me and Teddy Roland are going to be chums after this," announced
Darby. "He's an inch taller than me, but I'm wider."

That night Frank and Ida and Cousin Myra had a little talk after the
smaller Osbornes had been haled off to bed.

"We're not going to stop with Christmas, Cousin Myra," said Frank, at
the end of it. "We're just going to keep on through the year. We've
never had such a delightful old Christmas before."

"You've learned the secret of happiness," said Cousin Myra gently.

And the Osbornes understood what she meant.
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