Christmas Song of the Old Children
The Christmas Song of the Old Children by George MacDonald tells the story of a group of children who are visited by an angel on Christmas Eve. The angel teaches them about the true meaning of Christmas and encourages them to spread love and joy throughout the world. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations and heartwarming messages that make it a perfect read for the holiday season.
By George MacDonald · First published 1867 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Fantasy · 379 words
First lines
Well for youth to seek the strong, Beautiful, and brave! We, the old, who walk along Gently to the grave, Only pay our court to thee, Child of all Eternity!
We are old who once were young, And we grow more old; Songs we are that have been sung, Tales that have been told; Yellow leaves, wind-blown to thee, Childhood of Eternity!
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Christmas Song of the Old Children is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1867 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Fantasy, Philosophical, Children's Literature
- Length: 379 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — Themes of eternity, prayer, and divine childhood suggest a religious or spiritual undertone.
- Fantasy — The invocation of eternal childhood and heavenly imagery aligns with elements of fantasy.
- Philosophical — Explores existential themes such as aging, mortality, and the passage of time.
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Christmas · children · song · holiday · joy · family · tradition · celebration · winter · imagination · innocence · faith