Elsie's Santa Claus (1875)

Elsie's Santa Claus is a children's book written by Joanna Hooe Mathews and published in 1875. The story follows the main character, Elsie, as she eagerly anticipates the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Elsie is a young girl who lives with her family in a small town, and she spends her days preparing for the holiday by making decorations and baking treats.As Christmas draws closer, Elsie becomes more and more excited about the prospect of meeting Santa Claus. She dreams of the magical moment when he will arrive with his sleigh and reindeer, and she imagines all the wonderful gifts he will bring.On Christmas Eve, Elsie stays up late, waiting for Santa to appear. But as the night wears on, she begins to feel discouraged and disappointed. Just when she's about to give up hope, she hears a strange noise outside her window. When she looks out, she sees a figure dressed in red and white, with a long white beard and a sack full of presents.Elsie is overjoyed to discover that Santa Claus has finally arrived. She rushes outside to greet him and receives a special gift that she will always treasure. The book ends with Elsie feeling grateful and happy, surrounded by her family and the magic of Christmas.Overall, Elsie's Santa Claus is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the joy and wonder of the holiday season. It is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of children and families.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.