Back in 2003, our children mailed their letters to Santa Claus very late and were quite concerned that he might not realize we would be traveling on Christmas. Prior to that winter, Santa had always left a short handwritten letter near the cookie plate, but with more kids and more questions, he found himself in need of assistance. (After all, he is a busy man that time of year.)
Several days before Christmas, we found a card on our mantle, and Christmas morning, a letter from from a young (relatively speaking) elfin correspondent named Siberius Quill. For thirteen years now, Quill, as he prefers to be called, has written us every Christmas, answering and even anticipating our children's questions and curiosity and helping to convey the authentic meaning of the season.
In more recent years, Quill has taken an interest in sharing his knowledge of Christmas more broadly, and I agreed to help however I can. Since elves tend to avoid technology in accomplishing their work, it made sense that I would help with a website. And since elfin writers—even professionals like Quill—tend to write in their own peculiar style, I am pleased to serve as his editor.
Also, he agreed that I could share the letters we've received over the years by way of introduction. More than that, I will leave to him—I am certain he will have mastered the blog in the coming weeks!
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