The Birds Christmas Carol

Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 4 December 2008 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.

This ornament reminds me of the classic:

"The Birds' Christmas Carol is a novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin written in 1887. The book is about Carol Bird, who, as a young girl, is portrayed to be full of love and generosity, having a positive effect on everyone with whom she came in contact. Around the age of 5, she start exhibiting signs of a disease, the name of which is never mentioned, and by the age of 10, physicians say that she does not have long to live. The story is about her generosity in planning a Christmas (and therefore, a birthday) party for some poor neighborhood kids." -wikipedia

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Barbara from Florida, United States

On a cold night this image emits a feeling of warmth. Certainly putting me into the holiday spirit. Wonderful story, it sounds very much like the story I heard recently of a young boy who started a food drive that grew and continued after his passing.

4 Dec 2008 5:41am

@Barbara: So often, our meaningful lessons come from children...

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

how meaningful and very lovely bird,a girl in suffering yet still giving herself selflessly to others:) we need more of these people around us!:)

4 Dec 2008 8:08am

@tyan: I agree, Tyan ... glad you saw the meaning!

Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco

You are right Judy :this bird speaks of tenderness,generosity and sharing

4 Dec 2008 10:16am

Betty from New Jersey, United States

A beautifully glowing ornament! And the story fits perfectly!

4 Dec 2008 10:55am

Eleftheria! from Athens, Greece

Beautiful decoration! I have a different bird for today!

4 Dec 2008 12:58pm

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Heartwarming story sweetie...and I love this sweet joy :)

4 Dec 2008 1:01pm

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

This little bird emits such warmth and cheer and looks so peaceful. Love the story. hugs ♥

4 Dec 2008 2:17pm

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

I see the connection between the lighted ornament and the story. Deep theology, but simple.

4 Dec 2008 3:45pm

@Viewfinder: Thank you, Glenn ... I did also!

Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom

This yellow bird is sitting up high in the wrong tree,shouldn't he be in a banana tree ?? ;>))

4 Dec 2008 6:37pm

Chris from South Jersey, United States

warm light - and a wonderful reminder of that story.......

4 Dec 2008 11:10pm

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