Old Thoughts for Christmas

Christopher Morley (1890-1957) was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet. He also produced stage productions for a few years and gave college lectures. He was one of the founders and a longtime contributing editor of “the Saturday Review of Literature”. Author of more than 100 novels, books of essays, and volumes of poetry, Morley is probably best known for his novel “Kitty Foyle”, which was made into an Academy Award-winning movie. Another well-known work is “Thunder on the Left”.
Christmas is widely considered as the most wonderful time of the year for many reasons. It is amazing time when we think of old traditions, Santa Claus and presents, a beautiful festival that unites our families. And Christmas stories help us to feel the joy of the holiday season like no other.
“Old Thoughts for Christmas” is a short story from “Mince Pie” collection first published in 1919. The story written in typical Morley's hedonistic and enjoying-life style. Do not lose the opportunity to read a great humorous essay about Christmas!