Betty's Bright Idea: Also, Deacon Pitkin's Farm and the First Christmas of New England is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The story revolves around Betty, a young girl who lives in a small New England town with her family. Betty is a creative and resourceful girl who comes up with a plan to help her family and the community during the Christmas season.Deacon Pitkin, a wealthy farmer in the town, is struggling to find a way to celebrate Christmas with his family and friends. Betty comes up with the idea of creating a Christmas tree and decorating it with homemade ornaments. She enlists the help of her family and friends to make the ornaments and decorate the tree.The story also explores the history of the first Christmas in New England, which was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1620. Stowe provides a vivid description of the harsh conditions and challenges faced by the Pilgrims, and their determination to celebrate the holiday despite their difficult circumstances.Overall, Betty's Bright Idea is a heartwarming story that celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the power of community. It is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.