The Night Uncle Johnny Said Santa Was On His Way

On Christmas Eve in the 1955, a little girl waits for a phone call that means everything.

School has let out, the house is full of family, the tree is glowing, and the waiting feels endless. But when Uncle Johnny calls—just for a minute—to whisper that Santa has crossed the Doolie Line and is on his way, Christmas finally begins.

Told through the eyes of a child and remembered by the woman she becomes, The Night Uncle Johnny Said Santa Was on His Way is a tender, nostalgic Christmas short about belief, safety, and the quiet heroes who made the magic feel real. Long before Santa tracking became a tradition, there was simply a trusted voice, a ringing phone, and the certainty that someone was watching the skies.

Perfect for readers who love heartfelt holiday stories, family traditions, and the enduring wonder of Christmas, this short story is a reminder that sometimes the greatest gift isn’t what waits under the tree—but the knowledge that everything is exactly as it should be.