Each letter was carefully written in the shaky handwriting of Father Christmas (for he was over 1900 years old after all), and bore an “authentic” North Pole stamp. In this post we will explore some of the historical context for the letters and provide a brief overview of the book.Įach year in the Tolkien household from 1920 until 1943, Tolkien’s four children John, Michael, Christopher, and Priscilla could expect a letter delivered to them from Father Christmas (the name for Santa Claus in England), complete with news about the happenings at the North Pole over the past year and accompanying illustrations. With Tolkien’s skillful storytelling abilities and charming illustrations, the book can quickly become a holiday favorite. Tolkien (alternate title: Letters from Father Christmas) is a delightful volume for personal or family reading during the Christmas season.
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