The novel «The Cricket of the Hearth» by the English writer Charles Dickens (1812—1870) belongs to the series of «Christmas stories». This is a story about a happy driver’s family. Dramatic events caused by the appearance of a stranger threaten the happiness of the family. However, magical creatures come to the rescue and the spirit of Christmas wins.
Povist′ «Cvirkun domašn′oho vohnyšča» anhlijs′koho pys′mennyka Čarl′za Dikkensa (1812—1870) naležyt′ do cykla «rizdvjanych povistej». Ce rozpovid′ pro ščaslyvu sim’ju viznyka. Dramatyčni podiï, spryčyneni pojavoju čužyncja, zahrožujut′ ščastju rodyny. Prote čarivni istoty prychodjat′ na dopomohu i duch Rizdva peremahaje.