Whether you're a J.R.R. Tolkien fan or a first-time reader, "Letters from Father Christmas" is a delightful gift for all ages! This book brings together the letters that the author wrote by hand to his children every December, where he transformed himself into Santa Claus and other fun characters, reimagining the magic of Christmas with all his talent as a storyteller.


The tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas is cherished around the world, and in the Tolkien family home, this practice was taken seriously. From 1920 to 1943, Tolkien sent personalized letters to his children, filled with unique illustrations and stories. When Father Christmas himself couldn't answer, the letters were written by his elf-secretary, Ilbereth, or by the Great Polar Bear.


To make the stories even more exciting, the Polar Bear and Santa Claus interacted with various characters, such as Paksu and Valkotukka, the Polar Bear's nephews, the Snowman, and the intriguing Royal Aura Bora, among many others.
Over more than twenty years of correspondence, Tolkien's letters not only capture England's historical changes, such as the general strike and the Second World War, but also reveal the evolution of his writing. The letters reflect his narrative, poetic, and artistic discoveries, making this collection a true gem of Christmas literature.