A Christmas in Princeton: Not Too Long Ago

A Christmas in Princeton. A Christmas in Princeton is about holly carols and joy but it also celebrates the very reasons for Christmas and its colorful traditions. It is a touching tale of friendship and inspiration and the mysterious way in which giving can transform the giver. It is a breezy little tale about the meaning and history of Christmas and it is full of unexpected thoughtfulness and wisdom for young and old.. Tom Cooper is a young lad obsessed with getting whatever he wants. Not only is he self-centered in all his pursuits but he never reflects on the magic inherent in the world around him. That is until one very special holiday season when a twist of fate brings him to the door of a rickety old shack. It serves as the home of a reclusive old gent who lives the most spartan existence. A friendship develops and one that brings about a deep and lasting change in Tom. But Tom never fully understands what has happened to him until many years pass and the shack and its habitant are long gone. . Though this story was inspired by an old gentleman whose church provided him with a humble dwelling for his remaining years the names of individuals and places have been changed and unconnected events have been intertwined to weave the story.