The First Christmas Tree

Henry van Dyke (1852 - 1933)

This is a folk tale of how the first tree came into being. It tells of a hero Winfried with his young companion stepping boldly into the pagan right of the passing into winter. He preaches the gospel of Christ and His birth on that night; then from the heavens came a miracle that resulted in the salvation of the people. To celebrate, they brought new life or the Christmas tree into their homes. (Summary by Penny Ann)

Genre(s): Christian Fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 The Call of the Woodsman PennyAnn
00:16:30
Play 02 The Trail Through the Forest PennyAnn
00:09:17
Play 03 The Shadow of the Thunder-Oak PennyAnn
00:12:53
Play 04 The Felling of the Tree PennyAnn
00:11:45