by Grace Jones
First published 2012
This theatrical work presents Christmas through the lens of moral instruction in a single dramatic act. Grace Latimer Jones crafted this piece in 1918 as a morality play, a traditional form that teaches ethical lessons through allegorical characters and situations. The drama explores what gives Christmas its essential meaning and significance. Characters grapple with the true spirit of the holiday season, examining the values and virtues that define Christmas celebration. The play unfolds the tension between material concerns and spiritual meaning during the most sacred time of the Christian calendar. Jones structures her work to reveal how Christmas transforms hearts and minds through moral awakening. The drama captures the emotional power of Christmas to inspire generosity, compassion, and renewed faith in human goodness.
Genres: drama, christian, christian-fiction, 20th-century
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: allegory, moral-awakening
Period: 1918
44 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform