As a child, there were few things as thrilling as waking up on Christmas morning to discover that Santa Claus had eaten all his cookies and left a letter in their place. Tolkien reflects this youthful joy in the way he writes to his own children as Father Christmas over the years. Filled with his trademark, art nouveau inspired watercolor illustrations, the letters grow a cast of arctic characters that help Father Christmas, and weave a timeless story of life at the North Pole. A perfect yuletide read, this book will spark the imaginations of children while filling adults up with the kind of cozy nostalgia we all crave this time of year.Publisher description:
For fans of Tolkien and lovers of Christmas holidays, Letters from Father Christmas is a gorgeous, festive gift featuring a wealth of letters that Tolkien created for his children, appearing in this format for the first time. Published on the 100th anniversary of the first letter Tolkien sent to his firstborn, John, in 1920, this handsome edition will also include an introduction from daughter-in-law Baillie Tolkien, reflecting on the centenary anniversary of the letters, as well as a personal note by Tolkien himself reproduced for the first time.