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Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R Tolkien We all know English fantasy author J.R.R Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy — perhaps the finest books of fantasy ever written. While his more famous works are also wonderful books to read this Christmas, Letters from Father Christmas is a charming collection of letters that Tolkien wrote to his children every year, for Christmas. The letters tell tales from the North Pole, presumably from Father Christmas. These letters will regale his children about the mischief the reindeer got up to, the misadventures of the North Pole Bear, and of troublesome goblins. Wonderfully written, beautifully illustrated, this is a fine addition to your festive reading repertoire. The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Not technically a book, but a short story by American author William Sydney Potter (writing as O.Henry), The Gift of the Magi tells of a poor young couple who wished to buy each other gifts for Christmas, only to realise the depth of their love and sacrifice for one another. It tells of Della Young, who sells her long, beautiful hair for money to buy her husband, Jim, a pocket watch chain.