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Letters from Father Christmas

J.R.R. Tolkien,

Baillie Tolkien (Editor)

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Jan 13, 2022 Book Concierge rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: animals, illustrated, library, social-commentary, concierge, christmas, epistolary, fantasy

This lovely volume – I had the centenary edition – duplicates the letters from Father Christmas which were sent to Tolkien’s children beginning in 1920 and continuing for the next twenty-three years. The letters relate the many adventures Father Christmas and his helpers – The North Polar Bear, elves, etc – have both in preparation for the big day and throughout the year.

Tolkein seriously disguised his handwriting / printing, using a very shaky hand that is quite difficult for these old eyes, s ...more

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Mar 30, 2022 Gabby rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, classic, 2022

It was amazing to see what JRR Tolkien did for his children to keep alive the spirit of Christmas even during his harder times. It was a fun collection of written notes sent back to them with some great stories that grew with elaborate abandon. It was good to see the typed version as sometimes the pictures were unreadable due to handwriting but it was fun to try and translate it as well. A fun read for anyone who enjoys the writings of Tolkien or love Christmas. I am definitely the former.

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Dec 09, 2020 Brindi Michele rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: gifting, holiday-seasonal, childrens, want, classics, favorites-ys, juvenile, folklore-fairytales, fantasy

THIS was just MAGICAL! I just adore the fact that Tolkien took enough time and care to create this story, and create these scenes year after year for his dear children. A sweet gift to them, and a fantastic collection to gift others now. Tolkien is one who will always have an invitation to my dinner party.

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