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Dear Santa: Children's Christmas Letters and Wish Lists, 1870–1920 Kindle Edition

by Chronicle Books (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 90 ratings
Take a heartwarming trip into Christmas history with these children’s letters to Santa Claus from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

This first-ever collection of children’s letters to Santa written between 1870 and 1920 presents more than one hundred charming and endearing missives. Along with its vintage charm, timeless sentiments, and non-denominational perspective, this heartwarming book is filled with historical discoveries that will delight everyone who loves this holiday ritual.

Dear Santa is a unique celebration of one of Christmas’s most enduring traditions—and a tribute to the millions of households that keep it alive.
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  1. Print length
    228 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Chronicle Books LLC
  4. Publication date
    September 15, 2015
  5. File size
    15.2 MB
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About the Author

J. Harmon Flagstone is a specialist in 19th-century American literature. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, historian, and author based in Houston, Texas.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B010ERPGD4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books LLC (September 15, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 15.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 90 ratings

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Customers find the book charming and fun to read. They appreciate the interesting history and how it takes them back to simpler times. The humor is described as hysterical, sad, and funny at times. Readers enjoy writing letters to Santa and find the book heartwarming and delightful.

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13 customers mention "Readability"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read. They say it's a fun holiday read and a great book to share with the whole family. Readers also mention it's a treasure from Christmas past, with heartwarming letters sent by pure hearts.

"Quite nostalgic and magical in its simplicity...." Read more

"This book is a treasure from Christmas past of heart touching and Heart warming letters sent by pure hearts hope there will be another volume to read" Read more

"Great book to share with the whole family...." Read more

"It was fun to read all the letters. Good book for Christmas. I recommend it. It had interesting history in it also." Read more

10 customers mention "History"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's history. They find it interesting and nostalgic, bringing them back to simpler times. The stories are nice and magical in their simplicity.

"I love this book. It brings me great joy. The history of children and there Christmas wishes is so special to have." Read more

"Quite nostalgic and magical in its simplicity...." Read more

"Great book to share with the whole family. The kids get to learn about the past and understand how precious other items truly are that they take..." Read more

"...Good book for Christmas. I recommend it. It had interesting history in it also." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it entertaining, with a funny and touching story. The characters are described as relatable and sensitive.

"...Fun for anyone to flip through." Read more

"I love this book. It brings me great joy. The history of children and there Christmas wishes is so special to have." Read more

"...Some were very sad and others very funny." Read more

"...I found it quite sad at times and funny at others. Good read." Read more

6 customers mention "Letter writing"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's collection of letters to Santa from children. They find the letters touching and heartwarming, with pure hearts and hope. The book is described as delightful and a great addition to their mail-themed collection.

"Great letters in here, happy to add this to my inventory of mail-themed Christmas decor. Fun for anyone to flip through." Read more

"...book is a treasure from Christmas past of heart touching and Heart warming letters sent by pure hearts hope there will be another volume to read" Read more

"The book itself is fine (and the letters within wonderful), but this was meant to be a gift...." Read more

"A delightful book of children's letters to Santa from 1870 - 1920. It gives an overview of how the concept of Santa started and where...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Stephanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019
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    Great letters in here, happy to add this to my inventory of mail-themed Christmas decor. Fun for anyone to flip through.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Jenniffer O'Connor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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    I love this book. It brings me great joy. The history of children and there Christmas wishes is so special to have.
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  • Cher B. Lashely
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017
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    Quite nostalgic and magical in its simplicity. The heart of children at Christmas doesn’t seem to have a ‘past due’ date, which makes this little compendium all that more charming.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful Holiday read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022
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    This book is a treasure from Christmas past of heart touching and Heart warming letters sent by pure hearts hope there will be another volume to read
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Love it
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2019
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    Great book to share with the whole family. The kids get to learn about the past and understand how precious other items truly are that they take for granted.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Mandy Leppard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for Christmas
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2019
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    It was fun to read all the letters. Good book for Christmas. I recommend it. It had interesting history in it also.
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  • Brent P. Kline
    2.0 out of 5 stars Bought used, condition decreased by sticker placement
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
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    The book itself is fine (and the letters within wonderful), but this was meant to be a gift. The seller's stickers on the spine, and then another placed over a sticker on the back makes it difficult to gift, since they're overly sticky and difficult to remove. It's actually impossible to remove the seller's sticker on the back without pulling up part of the book. I am really disappointed and will not be able to use this as a gift.
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  • Kindle reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dear Santa
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
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    Dear Santa: Children's Christmas Letters and Wish Lists, 1870-1920 by Chronicle Books was a very fun read. Some were very sad and others very funny.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2016
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    Great book!
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