Inside would be a letter in a strange, spidery handwriting and a beautiful colored drawing or painting. " Every December an envelope bearing a stamp from the North Pole would arrive for J.R.R. The 1939 letter has Father Christmas making reference to the Second World War, while some of the later letters feature Father Christmas' battles against Goblins, which were subsequently interpreted as being a reflection of Tolkien's views on the German foe in the War. The stories include descriptions of the massive fireworks that create the northern lights and how Polar Bear manages to get into trouble on more than one occasion. They document the adventures and misadventures of Father Christmas, described as the brother of Green Brother and son of Grandfather Yule, and his helpers, including the North Polar Bear and his two sidekick cubs, Paksu and Valkotukka. The stories are told in the format of a series of letters, told either from the point of view of Father Christmas or his elvish secretary Ilbereth.
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