In his fairy tale “The Poor Count’s Christmas,” Frank R. Stockton shows how the true spirit of giving and gratitude spread warm light upon all those involved. As things begin to look a lot more like Christmas, Stockton encourages children to open their hearts to these generous and grateful spirits.
A Generous Spirit
Count Cormo is one of the most generous, giving people and, every Christmas, he puts together a Christmas festival for all of the children around his castle. Through this festival, Count Cormo ensures that all the children, no matter how rich or poor, experience a proper Christmas.However, over the years, Count Cormo has spent so much of his wealth on the children and their festival that he has had to sell many of his belongings to fund the festival. Now, he and his wife, the Countess Cormo, are barely able to afford necessary food and clothing for themselves. Even with nothing left, Count Cormo is determined to sell anything he can so that he can host the Christmas festival once more.
