Letters From Father Christmas

by J.R.R. Tolkien
Letters From Father Christmas cover
Good Books rating 4.5
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  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • Reviews: 3
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facebook.com · Unknown · 2025-10-23
heartwarming 4.50

Letters From Father Christmas is a delightful collection of letters J.R.R. Tolkien wrote to his children over 25 years, filled with charming illustrations and whimsical stories. The book captures the magic of Christmas and the joy of imagination, making it a heartwarming read for both children and adults.

Letters From Father Christmas is a charming collection of letters that J.R.R. Tolkien wrote to his children over a span of 25 years. Each letter is filled with whimsical stories and delightful illustrations, capturing the magic of Christmas and the joy of imagination. The letters are not only heartwarming but also showcase Tolkien's incredible talent for storytelling. The book is a wonderful way to bring the spirit of Christmas to life, making it a perfect read for both children and adults. The letters are a testament to Tolkien's love for his children and his ability to create a world of wonder and enchantment.

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    The letters are filled with charm and whimsy, capturing the magic of Christmas.

    Each letter is a delightful journey into a world of imagination and wonder.

    The illustrations are as charming as the stories themselves.

betweentheblurb.com · Unknown · 2020-12-24
heartwarming 4.50

Letters from Father Christmas is a heartwarming collection of letters Tolkien wrote to his children as Father Christmas, filled with love, storytelling, and illustrations. The book also subtly addresses the struggles of WWII, making it a poignant and educational read.

Letters from Father Christmas is a beautiful collection of letters that J.R.R. Tolkien wrote to his children over the years, embodying the spirit of Father Christmas. The letters are a testament to Tolkien's love for his kids, showcasing his storytelling prowess, language invention, and artistic talent. Each letter is a warm tapestry of wonder, filled with illustrations that bring the Christmas magic to life. Beyond the festive cheer, the letters also touch on the harsh realities of WWII, offering a sensitive and educational perspective for his children. This duality of warmth and reason makes the book a poignant and memorable read. The reviewer found the book truly heartwarming, especially the letters that continued even after the children grew out of believing in Santa Claus. The illustrations are brilliant, and the book captures the highs and lows of the Christmas season beautifully. It's a book that leaves a lasting impression, and the reviewer highly recommends it for those looking for something different and meaningful.

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    The appalling destruction and misery of this war mount hourly: destruction of what should be (indeed it is) the common wealth of Europe, and the world, if mankind were not so besotted, wealth the loss of which will affect us all, victors or not.

    However within these warm passages of love there is also a stern voice of reasoning that sometimes makes references to the struggles of people during and after WWII in a very sensitive manner, which I believe was a very good way to educate his children and enaure that Tolkien’s children realize how lucky they were.

    This was truely heartwarming to read, and the illustrations are brilliant too, it takes you through the years he spent with his family, even after the time where his youngest no longer believes in Santa Claus, that one even managed to tug on my heartstrings a little, maybe im going a bit soft in my old age, but if I am to ever have children of my own, id like to think id create something similar but not quite to the same quality as the master himself, if you are looking for something a little different that is full of the highs and lows of the Christmas season, I strongly suggest you give this a go. I dont think its a book you will forget in a hurry, I know I wont!

twilightswarden.wordpress.com · Unknown · 2019-12-26
charming 4.50

Letters from Father Christmas is a charming and inventive collection of letters and illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien, written to his children as Father Christmas. The book is filled with humor, lovable characters, and a touch of bittersweetness as the children grow up. It's a delightful read that captures the essence of Christmas, making it a perfect holiday tradition for families.

Letters from Father Christmas is a heartwarming collection of letters and illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien, written to his children over the years as Father Christmas. The book introduces a cast of lovable characters, including Father Christmas, the North Polar Bear, and an elf secretary, Ilbereth. The letters are filled with humor, charm, and a touch of bittersweetness as the children grow up and eventually stop receiving the letters. The illustrations by Tolkien are a delight to behold, adding to the overall charm of the book. The book captures the essence of Christmas, blending peaceful beauty, reverent magic, and affectionate humor with a streak of melancholy. It's a perfect Christmas book that families can enjoy together, making it a beloved yearly tradition.

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    It is highly rereadable, both for its relative brevity and its abundance of charm and invention.

    I think I would have loved it as a boy, as much or moreso than I do as a man.

    Christmas culture in the West is a potent mix of peaceful beauty, reverent magic, and affectionate humor, but also has a streak of melancholy in its winter air.

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