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    Dear Santa: Children's Christmas Letters and Wish Lists, 1870 - 1920
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    Dear Santa: Children's Christmas Letters and Wish Lists, 1870 - 1920
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    Dear Santa: Children's Christmas Letters and Wish Lists, 1870 - 1920

    By Mary Harrell-Sesniak and J. Harmon Flagstone

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    This first-ever collection of children's letters to Santa—written between 1870 and 1920—presents more than 100 charming missives, each one yet more endearing. 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 celebration of one of Christmas's most enduring traditions, and a tribute to the millions of households that keep it alive.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChronicle Books Digital
    Release dateSep 15, 2015
    ISBN9781452146423
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    Dear Santa: Children's Christmas Letters and Wish Lists, 1870 - 1920
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    Mary Harrell-Sesniak

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

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    • 4/5
      Dear Santa: Children’s Christmas Letters and Wish Lists, 1870 – 1920 by Chronicle BooksWhat I like about this book are many things. Not only for children but adults as there is so much history to learn about.love that they show color photos of a scene during the book. So much history: how the Santa letter came about over the years, the origins of Santa.Each section of years has a summary and toy terminology and the charm of children, living history section and a don't miss area before it gets into the letters. Amazing to learn when tinker toys were invented among other toys that we in our 60's remember.So many fond memories over the years, what a treasure this book is.