"A Defective Santa Claus" by James Whitcomb Riley is a heartwarming poem that brings the spirit of Christmas to life. Told from a child’s point of view, the story follows the joyous anticipation of Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve while their father is away, creating an atmosphere thick with festive anticipation and the warmth of family. Uncle Sidney steps in to make the holiday special, decorating the tree and preparing for the big night. When Santa finally makes his grand appearance, a funny accident involving his costume turns the celebration into a memorable and laugh-filled event, capturing all the joyful innocence of the holiday season.
A Defective Santa Claus
By James Whitcomb Riley
On a magical Christmas Eve, a family's holiday cheer explodes into laughter when Santa's arrival brings an unexpected, fiery surprise.
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About the AuthorJames Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry. His poems tend to be humorous or sentimental. Of the approximately 1,000 poems Riley wrote, the majority are in dialect. His famous works include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man".
James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry. His poems tend to be humorous or sentimental. Of the approximately 1,000 poems Riley wrote, the majority are in dialect. His famous works include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man".
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