Christmas Eve (Part 1)[translation and prose]
New snow lay as a white wax over the fields. There was moonshine and glitter and luster. The church bells had chimed and tolled for the coming festival, Christmas Holiday was initiated, and peace sank closely toward earth. The lights streamed through the windows and doors, and the children were the gladdest among the glad. They hopped and sprang into the new clothes and shoes, so for the most part they tore down the Christmas tree. Shortly there were many lighted pine trees, the song took on a... Sign in to see full entry.