The Christmas Box | Objects, Setting & Important Places

The Christmas Box Objects/Places

The Christmas Box/The Bible Box

Richard finds a box in the attic with a painting of the Nativity scene on it. Richard thinks this is a Christmas Box due to the design, intended to hold Christmas cards and other accoutrements of the season. However, Richard later learns that this box was designed to hold a Bible that has the same painting on the edges of its pages. The box holds several letters that Mary has written to her deceased daughter.

The Cradle

Richard and Barry find a cradle in the attic despite Mary's claim that has no children.

The Mansion

Mary owns a large mansion where she invites Richard and Keri to come live with her in exchange for a few simple household chores.

The Cemetery

There is a cemetery that runs the length of Steve's property where Steve takes Richard to see Andrea's grave.

The Secret Gate

There is a back gate to the cemetery that has a hedge growing across it. Steve...
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