291: J.R.R. Tolkien's "Letters from Father Christmas"
From Classical Stuff You Should Know by A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee
December 23, 2025 · 49 min · Season 1 · Episode 291
About this episode
This episode discusses J.R.R. Tolkien's illustrations and his letters related to Christmas.
Apparently Tolkien is a fabulous illustrator. Who knew? I've seriously looked up prints, and they are weirdly hard to find . . . but enchanting. Oh, this episode is about Christmas. Merry Christmas!
Topics covered
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- Christmas
- illustration
Keywords
- Tolkien
- Father Christmas
- illustrator
Mentioned in this episode
Products: prints
Books & works: Letters from Father Christmas
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