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2. Death in children's literature - Wikipedia

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   A study of 110 books written in the 1970s and 1980s for children ages 3 to 8 concluded that 85% were fiction, but in 80% of the books, the information about death was considered correct and death was presented as final. In only 28% of the books was the death considered an inevitability.

3. The Lump of Coal - Wikipedia

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   It is meant to parody traditional children's Christmas stories, à la the 1823 poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Though illustrated and relatively short, the book uses vocabulary above that of most children, including the term objets d'art.

4. Children's poetry - Wikipedia

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   Four children reading Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Children's poetry is poetry written for, appropriate for, or enjoyed by children. Children's poetry is one of the oldest art forms, rooted in early oral tradition, folk poetry, and nursery rhymes. Children have always enjoyed both works of poetry written for children and works of ...

5. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Full Poem and History - AOL

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   Behold, the history and fun facts behind everyone's favorite festive poem, along with all of the words to read aloud to your family this Christmas. Related: 50 Best 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Quotes

6. Little Boy Blue (poem) - Wikipedia

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   Contrary to popular belief, the poem is not about the death of Field's son, who died several years after its publication. Field once admitted that the words "Little Boy Blue" occurred to him when he needed a rhyme for the seventh line in the first stanza. The poem first appeared in 1888 in the Chicago weekly literary journal America. Its editor ...

7. Honor the True Meaning of Christmas With These ... - AOL

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   Christmas is a holiday that holds different meanings for everyone who celebrates it! For some, it's all about reuniting with loved ones and exchanging Christmas gifts.For others, the joy comes ...

8. Grýla - Wikipedia

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   Grýla is closely associated with Christmas folklore in younger traditions. [2] The oldest extant source connecting Grýla with Christmas is a poem that was likely co-composed by the Rev. Guðmundur Erlendsson of Fell in Sléttuhlíð and his brother-in-law Ásgrímur Magnússon, who was a farmer and rímur-poet.

9. You’ve Heard It From Scrooge, but What Does ‘Bah Humbug ...

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   Related: 30 Best Christmas Poems That Will Fill Your Hearts With Holiday Cheer 'Bah Humbug' Meaning. To start with, "bah" is a word used to show contempt. This is why that word alone portrays ...