What a great way to start the holiday season. A Boy Called Christmas tells a tale about how Santa Claus came to be - it is about his life as a boy. Nikolas (aka Christmas) was a young boy who lost his mother and was living in poverty with his father when the chance of a lifetime sends his father on an adventure to track down an Elf village. When his father does not return in time, Nikolas, with the help of some animal friends, tracks his father and stumbles upon the village and all the bad things that have happened.

Nikolas is a kind boy who looks for the good in all and believes in the impossible and it makes this story very fun to read. I loved reading this tale. It was an interesting story of how this boy grows up to be the Santa Claus we all know and love. The plot was enjoyable and there was more suspense than I thought there would be and the characters are very human (aside from the elves of course) and were relatable even though the story is full of fantastical aspects. There are also beautiful illustrations throughout the tale to help the reader with all the whimsical details. I really enjoyed this one and highly recommend it if you are looking for a fun holiday read.