Father Christmas Belongs in Narnia
J.R.R. Tolkien should've recognized C.S. Lewis’ goal.
For many, the inclusion of Father Christmas in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a bridge too far. They assume this is just another example of C.S. Lewis cramming in random mythological creatures with no rhyme or reason. J.R.R. Tolkien famously criticized Narn…
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