Betty's Virginia Christmas (1914)

Betty's Virginia Christmas is a heartwarming novel by Molly Elliot Seawell that was first published in 1914. The book follows the story of Betty Beverley, a young girl who lives on a plantation in Virginia during the early 1900s. As Christmas approaches, Betty is filled with excitement and anticipation, eager to celebrate the holiday in the traditional Southern way with her family and friends.However, Betty's plans are disrupted when her father is called away on business, leaving her mother and siblings to prepare for the festivities without him. Undaunted, Betty takes charge and sets about organizing a series of Christmas events, including a grand feast, a pageant, and a visit from Santa Claus himself. Along the way, she learns important lessons about responsibility, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.Filled with vivid descriptions of life in the South at the turn of the century, Betty's Virginia Christmas is a charming and nostalgic tale that will delight readers of all ages. Seawell's prose captures the warmth and spirit of the holiday season, while also offering a glimpse into a bygone era of American history. Overall, this book is a delightful read that is sure to bring a smile to your face and warm your heart.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.