02238cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500280016026400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450801910040552011910059653400450178765300220183265300390185485600430189331996UtSlPG20260610133729.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aRiis, Jacob A.q(Jacob August),d1849-191410aIs There a Santa Claus? 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-04-15  aProduced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Is There a Santa Claus?" by Jacob A. Riis is a reflective piece written in the early 20th century. This book can be categorized as a holiday-themed essay or children's literature, focusing on the essence and spirit of Christmas. At its core, the text addresses the question of whether Santa Claus exists but delves deeper into the idea of generosity, kindness, and the impact of the Christmas spirit in everyday life.  In this heartfelt essay, Riis receives a letter from a child questioning the existence of Santa Claus, which prompts him to reflect on the true meaning of the figure rather than his physicality. Through anecdotes, including a memorable visit to President Theodore Roosevelt's White House, he illustrates how acts of kindness and compassion exemplify the spirit of Santa Claus. Riis emphasizes that Santa Claus symbolizes love and generosity, encouraging readers to spread goodwill and cherish the connections that define the holiday season. Ultimately, the book suggests that the spirit of Christmas lives on through these acts of kindness, proving that Santa Claus is very much real in the hearts and actions of people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristmas stories  aSanta Claus -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31996