Long before Middle-earth captured our imaginations, J.R.R. Tolkien was crafting another enchanting world—this one for his children. From 1920 to 1943, Tolkien brought Father Christmas to life through a series of letters, penned annually to delight his family. These weren’t your ordinary holiday notes. This video from Nerd of the Rings explores how Tolkien’s creativity turned Christmas into a magical tradition for his family.