Santa’s Christmas Holiday

By Mauri Kunnas

40 years after the classic Santa Claus, Mauri Kunnas returns with his fourth book about the real Santa Claus. This time readers are in for a special Christmassy behind the scenes treat!

Have you ever wondered what Santa Claus and the elves do when all the gifts are delivered? Up in the village of Korvatunturi, where the Christmas spirit is at its fullest, a well-deserved holiday break begins for everyone. It lasts for twelve Christmas days, from Christmas Day to Epiphany. In this jolly Christmas story, we find out what happens over Santa’s holiday and how the Korvatunturi folk relax. Delicious delicacies, fun and games, and many other festive traditions from around the world set Santa Claus and his elves to the holiday mood as they enjoy the 12 days of Christmas. The dozen joyous days include many whimsical activities such as snow fun Flumber’s Day loved by many of the elves and a traditional wild Christmas pantomime. Also, there’s a bit of magic in the air at the turning of the year. But most important of all is to enjoy the time together.

The ultimate connoisseur of Christmas, Mauri Kunnas reaches the festive spirit better than anyone. Santa’s Christmas holiday is filled with a warm atmosphere and good-natured humor. The magic of Christmas continues with the merry bunch of Korvatunturi folk. 

The beloved  ‘Santa Claus’ is the bestselling Finnish title of all time. Since its publication 40 years ago in 1981, it has become a massive success around the globe. The book has been translated into 29 languages and over 2 million copies have been sold to date.

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About the author

Mauri Kunnas (b. 1950) is Finland’s most successful children’s book author today. He has published over 50 books, which have been translated into over 40 languages and sold nearly 10 million copies.His books for children have aroused enormous interest around the world. The best-known book internationally is Santa Claus. The book has been translated into 29 languages and sold nearly two million copies. The sales of all Kunnas translations already exceed 2,5 million copies. Santa Claus is the bestselling Finnish title of all time, and the same Top 20 list included five more Mauri Kunnas titles.Kunnas is also widely aprreciated by adults, particularly for his comics about The Beatles.Mauri Kunnas offers the reader an unparalleled joy of discovery: his brilliantly coloured illustrations are filled with rich and humorous detail. He has an unrivalled gift for taking history and casting it in a new and hilarious way, as well as for giving old stories and legends his own delightful twist. His books always exude an atmosphere which is contagiously warm and happy.“My most important hobby is my drawings and making up stories to go with them – and that’s also my work. I must be a lucky dog to be able to mix the two.”– Mauri Kunnas