How Santa Made the First Toy

From Dreamful Bedtime Stories by Jordan Blair

December 22, 2025 · 19 min

About this episode

The episode explores how Santa Claus made the first toy through a reading of L. Frank Baum's story.

Happy Holidays! We read from L. Frank Baum’s The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus and follow a young Claus as he crosses a valley, meets neglected children, and learns how simple acts can bend a hard world toward joy. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is December Nights by Martin Landh. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more info about the show, episodes, and ways to support; ...

People in this episode

Host: Jordan Blair

Topics covered

Santa Claus
holiday stories
children's literature
joy
imagination

Keywords

Santa Claus
holiday
children
joy
L. Frank Baum
bedtime stories
imagination

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus