This Christmas postcard was copyright 1910 by Arthur Horwitz and was mailed on December 21, 1915. Gladys wrote to Paul that she was not feeling very good but would try to be all well by Xmas.
The book A Christmas Tree for Lydia by Elizabeth Enright was copyright 1947 and 1951. The text of the story was originally published in Woman's Home Companion under the title "A Tree for Lydia." The book is a small size, 4" x 5-1/4".
Lydia was four and her brother Eddy was nine. Eddy knew that Santa would not bring a Christmas tree or presents that year because their mother was about to lose her job. Eddy devised a plan to get a Christmas tree for Lydia. He convinced Lydia that Santa Claus was late. On New Year's Eve, he and his friend collected trees that had been discarded in gutters. When Lydia got up on New Year's Day, there was a whole forest of Christmas trees in their small two-room flat.
Oh my!!! What a sweet,loving story. She's very lucky to have a brother like him...and he's lucky to have her. Happy VTT, Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWonderful postcard and a heart-warming story!
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Jane
Aww...simple things and a sweet story.
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Those are great vintage cards. You told their story really well. Thanks for sharing and have a great holiday.
ReplyDeleteLovely post--I thoroughly enjoyed reading this...such a sweet story, too.
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I remember the author elizabeth Enright!
ReplyDeletehow adorable..i love it! Christmas Blessings x
ReplyDeleteLovely postcard and inspiring book. I hope to read that sometime.
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Carrie
Such a sweet little book! And what a wonderful gift all those trees would be. Lydia was a lucky little girl!
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet story to read especially at this time of the year.. very heart warming.. thanks for sharing.. and the cards are just lovely..
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
I love the card and the precious story.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Your card is always amazing.
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Sweet little book! We love Elizabeth Enright. Stop by my blog as I have posted about some postcards I found recently. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
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Sweet story I love the old style illustrations, so nostalgic
ReplyDeleteLove the postcard! And the book too.
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