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A Defective Santa Claus (1904)

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A Defective Santa Claus is a charming short story written by James Whitcomb Riley in 1904. The story is set on Christmas Eve and follows the main character, a poor and lonely man named Jack, who is visited by a strange and unconventional Santa Claus.Unlike the traditional jolly and generous Santa Claus, this Santa is described as being old, tired, and somewhat grumpy. He is also missing a leg, which makes him less than perfect in Jack's eyes. However, despite his shortcomings, this Santa has a heart of gold and a unique way of spreading Christmas cheer.As the story unfolds, Jack learns that this Santa is not like any other he has ever encountered. He is not interested in giving out toys or presents, but instead, he has a special gift to offer Jack. Through their conversation, Jack discovers that this Santa has a deep understanding of the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of kindness and generosity.With his words of wisdom and his unique perspective on life, this Santa teaches Jack a valuable lesson about the power of love and the importance of appreciating the simple things in life. By the end of the story, Jack is left feeling grateful and inspired, and he realizes that this unconventional Santa Claus is exactly what he needed to make his Christmas complete.A Defective Santa Claus is a heartwarming and uplifting story that reminds us of the true spirit of Christmas and the power of human connection. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, and it is sure to become a beloved classic for generations to come.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781161695274
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 90
  • Udgivet:
  • 22. maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 304 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 2. december 2024
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A Defective Santa Claus is a charming short story written by James Whitcomb Riley in 1904. The story is set on Christmas Eve and follows the main character, a poor and lonely man named Jack, who is visited by a strange and unconventional Santa Claus.Unlike the traditional jolly and generous Santa Claus, this Santa is described as being old, tired, and somewhat grumpy. He is also missing a leg, which makes him less than perfect in Jack's eyes. However, despite his shortcomings, this Santa has a heart of gold and a unique way of spreading Christmas cheer.As the story unfolds, Jack learns that this Santa is not like any other he has ever encountered. He is not interested in giving out toys or presents, but instead, he has a special gift to offer Jack. Through their conversation, Jack discovers that this Santa has a deep understanding of the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of kindness and generosity.With his words of wisdom and his unique perspective on life, this Santa teaches Jack a valuable lesson about the power of love and the importance of appreciating the simple things in life. By the end of the story, Jack is left feeling grateful and inspired, and he realizes that this unconventional Santa Claus is exactly what he needed to make his Christmas complete.A Defective Santa Claus is a heartwarming and uplifting story that reminds us of the true spirit of Christmas and the power of human connection. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, and it is sure to become a beloved classic for generations to come.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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