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The Congregational Library & Archives preserves and promotes the more than four-hundred-year history of Congregationalism.
The Christmas Cat: Introducing a New Version of an Old Classic
Meet Polly, Wally, and their magical cat, Winky.
Join us for this festive introduction to “The Christmas Cat,” originally written by Anna Burnham Bryant and published by The Pilgrim Press in 1902 . . . now retold by Noah Jalango and again published by The Pilgrim Press in 2024.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at this beloved story through glimpses into Noah’s creative process and excerpts from the book read by several contemporary Congregational leaders.
Enjoy the fully story by purchasing your own copy of "The Christmas Cat" at thepilgrimpress.com/products/the-christmas-cat
Find the Congregational Library & Archives online at congregationallibrary.org/
Find the Pilgrim Press online at thepilgrimpress.com/
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction from Dr. Kyle Roberts, Congregational Library & Archives
0:46 Introduction from Rev. Rachel Hackenberg, The Pilgrim Press
1:20 Introduction from Noah Jalango, Author of "The Christmas Cat" 2024 Version
1:39 Retelling a Classic Story: Author's Commentary and Book Excerpts
4:29 The Magic of Childhood: Author's Commentary and Book Excerpts
6:58 The Gift of Curiosity: Author's Commentary and Book Excerpts
10:27 Sharing Your Gifts: Author's Commentary and Book Excerpts
13:06 Season's Greetings
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Audio Credits:
Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100516
Artist: incompetech.com/
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/ra/snowy-road
License code: LSAUQUISNWQMOC9K
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/winters-tale
License code: EMKHTXPURWBVQYZO
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/magical-christmas
License code: Z1DZT2OKU5EFWTXI
Join us for this festive introduction to “The Christmas Cat,” originally written by Anna Burnham Bryant and published by The Pilgrim Press in 1902 . . . now retold by Noah Jalango and again published by The Pilgrim Press in 2024.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at this beloved story through glimpses into Noah’s creative process and excerpts from the book read by several contemporary Congregational leaders.
Enjoy the fully story by purchasing your own copy of "The Christmas Cat" at thepilgrimpress.com/products/the-christmas-cat
Find the Congregational Library & Archives online at congregationallibrary.org/
Find the Pilgrim Press online at thepilgrimpress.com/
-------------------
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction from Dr. Kyle Roberts, Congregational Library & Archives
0:46 Introduction from Rev. Rachel Hackenberg, The Pilgrim Press
1:20 Introduction from Noah Jalango, Author of "The Christmas Cat" 2024 Version
1:39 Retelling a Classic Story: Author's Commentary and Book Excerpts
4:29 The Magic of Childhood: Author's Commentary and Book Excerpts
6:58 The Gift of Curiosity: Author's Commentary and Book Excerpts
10:27 Sharing Your Gifts: Author's Commentary and Book Excerpts
13:06 Season's Greetings
-------------------
Connect with the Congregational Library & Archives online:
• Website: www.congregationallibrary.org
• Facebook: CongregationalLibrary
• Instagram: congregationallibrary
• X (formerly Twitter): x.com/CongreLib
• Threads: www.threads.net/@congregationallibrary
• Linktree: linktr.ee/CongregationalLibrary
-------------------
Audio Credits:
Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100516
Artist: incompetech.com/
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/ra/snowy-road
License code: LSAUQUISNWQMOC9K
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/winters-tale
License code: EMKHTXPURWBVQYZO
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/magical-christmas
License code: Z1DZT2OKU5EFWTXI
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