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This is a short story written by Jacob Rees in 1904. The story was inspired by a young boy who asked Jacob if Santa Claus was real. It's similar to the famous 'Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus' editorial, but with a unique and worth-listening-to take.
And I want to share it with you. Now, you might be thinking, that sounds a bit like, yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. You're absolutely right, and they are similar, particularly in their inspira...
— Episode: 126: Christmas Special 6: Jacob Riis’ “I...
Episode: 126: Christmas Special 6: Jacob Riis’ “Is There a...
This is a short story written by Jacob Rees in 1904. The story was inspired by a young boy who asked Jacob if Santa Claus was real. It's similar to the famous 'Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus' editorial, but with a unique and worth-listening-to take.
And I want to share it with you. Now, you might be thinking, that sounds a bit like, yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. You're absolutely right, and they are similar, particularly in their inspiration.
Just a few years after Virginia penned the letter that resulted in the son's Francis Church writing his beloved editorial, a young boy entrusted Jacob with the same question.
But the famed photojournalist's take, which was first published as a small hardback book in 1904, is just a touch different from that of Francis.
Not better or worse, and not altogether different in messaging, but unique enough and worth a listen.
