Begun in 2010, this blog offers analysis and reflection by Susan Bailey on the life, works and legacy of Louisa May Alcott and her family. Susan is an active member and supporter of the Louisa May Alcott Society, the Fruitlands Museum and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House.
Embracing the holiday spirit with Louisa May Alcott’s Christmas stories
‘Tis the season! Time to dust off and pull out your favorite Louisa May Alcott Christmas stories.
Over the years I have posted on these stories and will be sharing those posts with you during this wonderful season.
The best place to start is to point you to an article I wrote for Discover Concord magazine back in 2019. In this article, I provide a summary of Louisa’s tales and discuss her themes. Here is the link to the article:
These stories always pull at my heartstrings — Louisa was so good at that! They also remind me of how we need to take care of each other, especially those who don’t have much or are suffering from grief , anxiety, or depression.
Enjoy the read and watch out for other posts on specific stories that I love.