Effie had been playing with her dolls one cold December morning, and Lill had been reading, until both were tired. But it stormed too hard to go out, and, as Mrs. Pelerine had said they need not do anything for two hours, their little jaws might have been dislocated by yawning before they would as much as pick up a pin. Presently Lill said, Effie, shall I tell you a story.O yes! do! said Effie, and she climbed up by Lill in the large rocking-chair in front of the grate. She kept very still, for she knew Lills stories were not to be interrupted by a sound, or even a motion. The first thing Lill did was to fix her eyes on the fire, and rock backward and forward quite hard for a little while, and then she said, Now I am going to tell you about my thought travels, and they are apt to be a little queerer, but O! ever so much nicer, than the other kind!As Lills stories usually had a formal introduction she began: Once upon a time, when I was taking a walk through the great field beyond the orchard, I went way on, round where the path turns behind the hill. And after I had walked a little way, I came to a high wallbuilt right up into the sky. At first I thought I had discovered the ends of the earth, or perhaps I had somehow come to the great wall of China. But after walking a long way I came to a large gate, and over it was printed in beautiful gold letters, Santa Claus Land, and the letters were large enough for a baby to read!How large that might be Lill did not stop to explain.

" Embark on a magical journey to Santa Claus Land and beyond in "Lill's Travels in Santa Claus Land and Other Stories" by Ellis Towne, Sophie May, and Ella Farman. This enchanting book invites readers to explore a world of wonder, imagination, and heartwarming adventures. In "Lill's Travels in Santa Claus Land," readers join Lill on a whimsical escapade as she encounters Santa Claus, explores his magical realm, and discovers the joy of giving and spreading holiday cheer. Alongside this enchanting tale, the collection features other captivating stories that transport readers to different imaginative worlds filled with memorable characters and life lessons. Ellis Towne, Sophie May, and Ella Farman weave tales that captivate the imagination and touch the heart. Through their storytelling, readers will experience the magic of Santa Claus Land, witness acts of kindness and bravery, and learn valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the true meaning of the holiday spirit. Join Lill and the characters of "Lill's Travels in Santa Claus Land and Other Stories" as they embark on extraordinary adventures, encountering joy, excitement, and valuable life lessons along the way."

This wonderful collection of classic stories about Santa Claus and Christmas includes works “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, “A Russian Christmas Party” by Leo Tolstoy, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore, “The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus” by L. Frank Baum, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E. T. A. Hoffmann, “The Errors of Santa Claus” by Stephen Leacock, “How Santa Claus came to Simpson’s bar” by Bret Harte, “Santa Claus's Partner” by Thomas Nelson Page, The life of SAINT NICHOLAS, The Bible and others.

He's a symbol of hope and hapiness, of generosity and benevolence. Santa Clause is simply one of the most beloved legends ever embraced. The Story of Santa explores the history of Father Christmas. Who is he, really? Where did he come from? (His origins may surprise you!) Why does he fulfill our wishes? And what can we learn from him? He's become a ubiquitous figure during the Christmas season with his white beard, red suit, and prominent belly, but just how much do those celebrating the happy holiday really know about Santa Claus? Here is the whole story from the beginning—including the pre-Santas like Sinterklaas, Father Christmas, and of course, St. Nicholas. This beautifully illustrated book celebrates all things Santa ranging from the much-loved poem "The Night Before Christmas" to the songs, movies, images, and stories that are loved by both young and old. Along the way, it explores the favorite stories that have sprung up around him, including Santa’s elves, his workshop, Santa’s beloved reindeer and the legend of Mrs. Claus and the North Pole abode where she and her husband make their home. You'll even learn the secret to how Santa has time to visit every house around the world in just one night (a mathematician explains how it’s physically possible).

A bright and happy Christmas to you! Lift up yourselves to the great meaning of the day, and dare to think of your humanity as something so sublimely precious that it is worthy of being made an offering to God, and then go out to the pleasures and duties of your life, having been truly born anew into His Divinity, as He was born into our humanity on Christmas Day.Most tangible of all the gods that be,O Santa Clausour own since infancy!As first we scampered to theenow, as then,Take us as children to thy heart again.

The Spirit of Christmas is a short story, an essay, a sermon and two prayers for Christmas. "It was the hour of rest in the Country Beyond the Stars. All the silver bells that swing with the turning of the great ring of light which lies around that land were softly chiming; and the sound of their commotion went down like dew upon the golden ways of the city, and the long alleys of blossoming trees, and the meadows of asphodel, and the curving shores of the River of Life. At the hearing of that chime, all the angels who had been working turned to play, and all who had been playing gave themselves joyfully to work. Those who had been singing, and making melody on different instruments, fell silent and began to listen. Those who had been walking alone in meditation met together in companies to talk. And those who had been far away on errands to the Earth and other planets came homeward like a flight of swallows to the high cliff when the day is over."