From “The Glad Evangel” by Kate Douglas Wiggin in The Ultimate Christmas Collection:
“Then hang the green coronet of the Christmas-tree with glittering baubles and jewels of flame; heap offerings on its emerald branches; bring the Yule log to the firing; deck the house with holly and mistletoe.”
From “The Chimes” by Charles Dickens in The Ultimate Christmas Collection:
“The streets were full of motion, and the shops were decked out gaily. The New Year, like an Infant Heir to the whole world, was waited for, with welcomes, presents, and rejoicings. There were books and toys for the New Year, glittering trinkets for the New Year, dresses for the New Year, schemes of fortune for the New Year; new inventions to beguile it.”
Wonderful selection!
Thank you kindly!
(I had fun with these!)