Snap Dragons

Snap Dragons: A Tale of Christmas Eve and Old Father Christmas is a classic children's book written by Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing and first published in 1888. The story follows the adventures of a group of children on Christmas Eve as they gather around the fire to play the traditional game of snap dragons. However, their game is interrupted by the arrival of Old Father Christmas, a grumpy old godfather who has a surprise in store for them. As the children listen to Old Father Christmas' stories of his own childhood, they learn about the magic and wonder of Christmas and the importance of kindness and generosity. Through their interactions with Old Father Christmas, the children discover the true meaning of the holiday season and the joy that comes from giving to others. Filled with vivid descriptions of Victorian-era Christmas traditions and charming illustrations, Snap Dragons is a heartwarming tale that captures the spirit of the holiday season. It is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of readers and remains a beloved holiday favorite to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.