A Kidnapped Santa Claus is a Christmas-themed short story by American writer L. Frank Baum; it has been called "one of Baum's most beautiful stories" and constitutes an influential contribution to the mythology of Christmas.
"A Kidnapped Santa Claus" was first published in December 1904.
After failing to tempt him to their own vices, Santa is kidnapped from the Laughing Valley by the five Daemons...
L. Frank Baum - A Kidnapped Santa Claus
A Kidnapped Santa Claus
L. Frank Baum
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A Kidnapped Santa Claus is a Christmas-themed short story by American writer L. Frank Baum; it has been called "one of Baum's most beautiful stories" and constitutes an influential contribution to the mythology of Christmas.
"A Kidnapped Santa Claus" was first published in December 1904.
After failing to tempt him to their own vices, Santa is kidnapped from the Laughing Valley by the five Daemons of the Caves (Daemons of Selfishness, Envy, Hatred, Malice, and Repentance) on Christmas Eve. Can Christmas be saved?