The Fox, Buffalo, and Bear
Native American Christmas tradition using word list12 total reviews
Comment from mommerry
This is a beautifully written and very, very Western story of Christmas. I love the way the missionary told the story of the Nativity in a way that the Huron could understand and relate to -- the animals in the manger scene added a touch of whimsy to the oft-told story.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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This is a beautifully written and very, very Western story of Christmas. I love the way the missionary told the story of the Nativity in a way that the Huron could understand and relate to -- the animals in the manger scene added a touch of whimsy to the oft-told story.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Thank you so much for your kind review. I am glad you liked my historical story. Sorry, to be so long in thanking you...had some emergencies during the holidays.
Comment from BeasPeas
A lovely story told in few words, but no more are needed. Beautifully done. Descriptive, touching, while having a historic theme. Very nice.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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A lovely story told in few words, but no more are needed. Beautifully done. Descriptive, touching, while having a historic theme. Very nice.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Thank you BeasPeas for the encouragement and nice review. The stars make me smile. Sorry, I'm so late in thanking you. Had some emergencies during the holidays.
Comment from 3boysrule
This is beautiful and executed wonderfully! I read it because I'm in the process of writing one for the contest. Not sure I'll every come close to writing a Flash Fiction as well as you just did! I loved it!!!
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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This is beautiful and executed wonderfully! I read it because I'm in the process of writing one for the contest. Not sure I'll every come close to writing a Flash Fiction as well as you just did! I loved it!!!
Comment Written 07-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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Thank you 3boysrule for your kind comments and review of my story. I am very glad you loved it.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh what a wonderful story! This story embodies the spirit of Christmas so well and satisfies the requirements of the prompt perfectly. In addition, you've given your reader a bit of history with the lovely Christmas carol written by the priest in 1643 for the Huron tribe. How lovely! I wish I had a six left from this week's allotment - sadly I am all out!
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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Oh what a wonderful story! This story embodies the spirit of Christmas so well and satisfies the requirements of the prompt perfectly. In addition, you've given your reader a bit of history with the lovely Christmas carol written by the priest in 1643 for the Huron tribe. How lovely! I wish I had a six left from this week's allotment - sadly I am all out!
Comment Written 05-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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Thank you Dawn for your encouraging review. I am so glad you liked my story.
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I loved it!
Comment from humpwhistle
A very nice story. I particularly like the way the cultures adapted the traditional story to make it more relevant to the Hurons. In the U.S. the Hurons are regarded
as an Eastern tribe.
Well done, and best of luck at the polls.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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A very nice story. I particularly like the way the cultures adapted the traditional story to make it more relevant to the Hurons. In the U.S. the Hurons are regarded
as an Eastern tribe.
Well done, and best of luck at the polls.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 05-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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Thank you Lee for reviewing my story. The story of Father Jean is very interesting. Unfortunely, he became a Martyr at I think age fifty one or so. Tortured and burned at the stake.
Comment from c_lucas
The Indian tribes in the north east we known for their legistlative value. The American Constitution is based on their rules. Your poem about Jesus is very well written with a smooth flow of words
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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The Indian tribes in the north east we known for their legistlative value. The American Constitution is based on their rules. Your poem about Jesus is very well written with a smooth flow of words
Comment Written 04-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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Thank you c-lucas for your comments and review of my historical fiction.
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You're welcome.
Comment from EMB
This little tale reads like a dream come true for a lot of missionaries who venture out into regions untouched by modernization to save heathen tribes from damnation through the introduction of Jesus Christ the Saviour. I doubt convincing a people to accept foreign beliefs have ever been as easy as this, but it was an interesting read. As I understand it, Brebeuf wasn't successful.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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This little tale reads like a dream come true for a lot of missionaries who venture out into regions untouched by modernization to save heathen tribes from damnation through the introduction of Jesus Christ the Saviour. I doubt convincing a people to accept foreign beliefs have ever been as easy as this, but it was an interesting read. As I understand it, Brebeuf wasn't successful.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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Thank you Edward for your comments and review. Yes, unfortunely he became a martyr for his beliefs.
Comment from adewpearl
You set the stage well in your opening
prophecies of this great Chief, but - add comma
I love the way this tribe incorporates Jesus into their tradition :-)
I love the consonance in ragged robe of rabbit skin
This is just lovely!! Brooke
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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You set the stage well in your opening
prophecies of this great Chief, but - add comma
I love the way this tribe incorporates Jesus into their tradition :-)
I love the consonance in ragged robe of rabbit skin
This is just lovely!! Brooke
Comment Written 04-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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Thank you Brooke for your review. I will go back and fix my comma error. I am glad you liked the story.
Comment from Flamingbush
A very enjoyable read. You began and ended this beautifully, giving the background first, telling of the celebration, then tucking the princess into bed. It's wonderful to picture how a native American culture could take the Christmas story and make it their own, with a fox, buffalo and bear around the manger instead of the usual oxen, donkey and sheep. I like the way they reach out to the other tribes, and I especially like the poem, which is very creative:
"Within a lodge of broken bark
The tender Babe was found,
A ragged robe of rabbit skin
Wrapped His beauty 'round;
But as the hunter braves drew nigh,
The angel song rang loud and high:
Jesus, your King is born,
Jesus is born,
In Excelsis Gloria."
Only one small typo you might want to correct: "The young people of the tribe where (were) very excited."
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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A very enjoyable read. You began and ended this beautifully, giving the background first, telling of the celebration, then tucking the princess into bed. It's wonderful to picture how a native American culture could take the Christmas story and make it their own, with a fox, buffalo and bear around the manger instead of the usual oxen, donkey and sheep. I like the way they reach out to the other tribes, and I especially like the poem, which is very creative:
"Within a lodge of broken bark
The tender Babe was found,
A ragged robe of rabbit skin
Wrapped His beauty 'round;
But as the hunter braves drew nigh,
The angel song rang loud and high:
Jesus, your King is born,
Jesus is born,
In Excelsis Gloria."
Only one small typo you might want to correct: "The young people of the tribe where (were) very excited."
Comment Written 04-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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Thank you flamingbush for your kind review and comments. I will go back and fix my typo. thanks. The poem (song) was written by Father Jean de Brebeuf in 1643 for the Hurons in their own language and later converted to French and English. I agree, a very beautiful poem/song.
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You're very welcome. Thanks for this wonderful glimpse into the annals of native American history.
Comment from Johnny-artist
While looking up Excelsis Gloria~coming across the word excelsior...meaning-1868-"fine curled wood shavings used esp. for packing fragile items." I think that the connection from "The Fox,Buffalo and Bear" to the Christmas season~manifest and somewhat humbling.
Enjoying this discriptive and imagery saturated prose~coming around from a seasoned writer...sensitive and bold. I gave you six stars~thoroughly appreciating the attempt to be festive...with tradition knocking at the door.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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While looking up Excelsis Gloria~coming across the word excelsior...meaning-1868-"fine curled wood shavings used esp. for packing fragile items." I think that the connection from "The Fox,Buffalo and Bear" to the Christmas season~manifest and somewhat humbling.
Enjoying this discriptive and imagery saturated prose~coming around from a seasoned writer...sensitive and bold. I gave you six stars~thoroughly appreciating the attempt to be festive...with tradition knocking at the door.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2012
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Thank you uncleJohn for your comments and kind review of my semi-historical fiction. I am so glad you liked it. Thanks very much for the six stars, too.
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Your welcome
