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“If you find that not many of the things you asked for have come, and not perhaps quite so many as sometimes, remember that this Christmas all over the world there are a terrible number of poor and starving people.”

Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien

Book:Letters From Father Christmas

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Letters From Father Christmas

This charming book features a series of letters from Father Christmas to the children of J.R.R. Tolkien, filled with delightful stories and illustrations. The letters recount the annual adventures of Father Christmas and his helpers in the North Pole, capturing the magic and wonder of the holiday season. more

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J. R. R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien was an English writer, best known for his fantasy literature, most notably The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. His works have had a profound impact on modern fantasy literature. more

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