Christmas Stories by Ballarat Santa

Magical Christmas Stories for the Whole Family

A growing collection of warm, beautifully illustrated Christmas stories written by Ballarat Santa.

From glowing lanterns and quiet kindness to shining stars, disappearing cookies, belief, generosity and Christmas wonder, these books are designed for families to enjoy together.

Ballarat Santa reading Christmas stories to children

The Christmas Stories Collection

These stories can be enjoyed as digital books, gifted to families, or even included as part of selected Santa visits, story sessions and Christmas experiences.

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Featured Christmas Story

The Hall of Winter Lanterns

Digital edition — $7.99

Far beyond the snowy mountains, hidden beneath the northern lights, stands the oldest building in the North Pole — The Hall of Winter Lanterns.

Inside its ancient walls, thousands of glowing lanterns shine for every act of kindness in the world.

When a young elf named Pip begins to wonder if humans are losing their goodness, an old elf shares a forgotten story about fear, hope, and one man whose kindness changed the hearts of the elves forever.

A warm and timeless Christmas fable about compassion, quiet goodness, and the small lights that continue to shine even in the darkest winters.

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Santa and the Star That Wouldn’t Shine

Digital edition — $7.99

When one little star loses its shine on Christmas Eve, Santa sets out to help it believe in itself again.

A gentle festive story about kindness, hope, and finding your light.

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The Case of the Disappearing Cookies

Digital edition — $7.99

Who has been eating Santa’s cookies? Santa sets out to solve a cosy Christmas mystery.

A playful story about kindness, curiosity, and small friends who need a little Christmas care.

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Every Santa

Digital edition — $7.99

Not every child is sure the Santa they meet is the real one.

A heartfelt story about belief, kindness, and the magic that Santas pass on to children everywhere.

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The Gift of Christmas

Digital edition — $7.99

Young Clara discovers a small handmade wooden star hidden high on a shelf in an old toy shop.

A warm story about generosity, family, and the quiet magic hidden inside small acts of love.

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Preview the Stories

A glimpse inside the Christmas Stories collection.

Meet the Santa behind the stories

These books are created by Gregory Burgess, known to many as Ballarat Santa — a professional real-bearded Santa performer based in Ballarat, Victoria.

Through The Santa Experience, Gregory appears at home visits, Christmas events, schools, kindergartens, markets, media appearances, commercial projects and story-reading sessions.

Bring the stories to life

These stories can become part of a Santa visit, giving children a warm and memorable Christmas moment.