‘“You’ve heard of the British nation and the French nation?” Susan nodded again. Well, this is the Imagination. And once you get there you can do almost anything you want. “’

Kris Kringle believes he is the real Santa Claus. But then Mr. Krinkle has to leave the retirement home because of his illusion. He winds up filling in for a Santa Claus in the department store the Macy’s. Befriending Mrs. Walker and her daughter Susan he sees his task to take care of this family as he sees fit. Stealing almost everybody’s heart Mr. Kringle finds out the hard way that not everybody find his illusions charming.

My mother and father never were big fans of Christmas and the main reason was the commercialization of an holiday. Valentine Davies, standing in line of department store had the same thoughts and came up with a story about a delusional Santa and true Christmas spirit. And if you are a real grinch, this book will even let your heart beat. Kris Kringle is such a sweet and soft old man with a wonderful personality and a wish to spread only joy. And this book, that was the inspiration of the movie with the same name, is just that. A small red book filled with Christmas sparkles of joy that will bring you in the festive spirit for sure. It’s not a lovey dovey one though. It even gives food for thought. Like how we perceive delusional people and how important imagination is for children.

Keep in mind, it’s a classic and because of it, it does have some old fashioned ideas that we frown upon now, but as long as you are aware of that, this novel is a Jolly read!