An Ancient Yuletide Saga

Christmas Folklore Fantasy in Rhyme

De: Philip Gegan

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Celebrate Christmas like never before with this delightful rhyming story.

The origins of Santa Claus, or Father Christmas. From a youth called Nick, to a world-famous figure.

What moved him to start his near-impossible task each mid-winter's night, on Christmas Eve?

How did he acquire his magical powers?

Follow Nick on his quest. Recruiting the elves that are vital to his work. Organising his workshop to cope with the production of all the toys he delivers.

A chance meeting with the beautiful maid who becomes his wife. And then there is her uncle, Ulvaeus, a wizard. Old and ill, but still ready to play his part.

A long and dangerous journey. A secret ceremony.

A midnight meeting with the Ice Maiden. Will she give him the magic ice crystal he needs?

Then betrayal! And desperate action to save his mission.

And the plan. Audacious. Impossible.

How can Nick carry on in the face of such cruel setbacks?

A sustained campaign of making, building, and inventing.

Finally, when almost ready to launch his sleigh for the first time...

Disaster!

Is this the end of his Christmas dream?

You know the answer. But how?

How did Nick overcome all these obstacles?

Here is what you've been looking for. Santa's story brought to life.

One reviewer has described it as a "... marvelous rendition of the origin of Santa Claus, told in a captivating blend of prose and rhyme."

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