Snap Dragons

Snap Dragons: A Tale of Christmas Eve and Old Father Christmas is a charming children's book written by Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing in 1888. The story follows the young days of a grumpy old godfather who is visited by Old Father Christmas on Christmas Eve. The godfather is initially unimpressed by the festive visitor, but as the night goes on, he is gradually won over by the magic of the season. Along the way, readers are treated to a delightful glimpse into the customs and traditions of a bygone era, including the game of snapdragons, which involves plucking raisins out of a dish of burning brandy. With its timeless themes of kindness, generosity, and the joy of the holiday season, Snap Dragons is a heartwarming tale that is sure to delight readers of all ages.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.