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Christmas in Civil War-era America
During the American Civil War, the separation of soldiers from their families and war's human costs gave the Christmas holidays renewed importance as a time to reflect on ideals of family, community, peace, generosity, and goodwill. Little Women, published in 1868, if often considered a Christmas story, with the holiday featuring prominently in the beginning and end of the book, and traditional Christmas themes permeating the text. |