"As Tate says, the letters showed how Tolkien's mind worked and his creative storytelling process. It was a glimpse into the groundwork that would become 'The Lord of the Rings.' "
"It's Christmas Eve, and kids around the world are waiting for the magical moment when Father Christmas, Santa Claus himself, shows up and leaves presents underneath the tree. There's a joy in that anticipation that cannot be described.
"For British author J.R.R. Tolkien, professor and author, the magic of Christmas took form in the shape of illustrated stories and letters from Father Christmas, each complete with a North Pole stamp designed by Tolkien.
"The first North Pole stamp cost "two kisses" and was given to Tolkien's three-year-old son, John.
"The card inside featured a man in a red coat with the caption "Me" and the picture of a snow-covered, domed structure captioned "My House."
"For the next two decades, Tolkien kept up this tradition. The letters contained stories of life at the North Pole with Father Christmas, his Polar Bear assistant, and many other characters.
"As Tate describes them, they weren't simply letters. "They were miniature works of art and storytelling." . . . Much more here...
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