Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus has stood the test of time. In fact, I was pleased to see Virgina in the Macy's parade on Thanksgiving morning. It was a great reminder to read this to my grandson when the time is right.
This is the true story of eight year old Virginia O'Hanlon who in September 1897 wrote to a New York newspaper, The Sun, asking if Santa Claus was real. A staff member, named Francis Pharcellus Church replied with a stirring affirmation. That letter has become the most reprinted editorial of all time.
There are countless formats for reading Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus. Amazon and Barnes and Noble both have digital and regular books. Goodreads has a history of the editorial as well as the actual text. There are also picture books, movies and Youtube videos out there.
However, my personal choice can be found at Newseum. There you will find the editorial, a picture of the newspaper's header for September 21, 1897, the newspaper clipping and a photo of Francis Church.
This site wraps a wonderful, heart warming story inside a piece of history. What more could you ask for this holiday season?
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