About Box of Santa Stories…
Who we are
Hi, I’m Tristan Burrington, the creator of Box of Santa Stories.
For the longest time, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do in life. I wandered from job to job, searching for something that felt like me. Then, by pure chance, I was offered a position as a chimney sweep. I mean, everyone’s heard of chimney sweeps – but how many people actually dream of becoming one? Still, I took a leap of faith. I learned the trade, and for the past 11 years, I’ve been climbing rooftops, sweeping flues, and finding a kind of magic I never expected.
Over time, my work grew. I’ve inspected thousands of chimneys across Pennsylvania, restoring 200-year-old stone chimneys, rebuilding and relining 100-year-old brick chimneys, and even installing modern factory-built chimneys. I guess you could call me an expert chimney technician.
Then in 2023, out of nowhere, I received an anonymous postcard saying I was a Candidate. Then another arrived – this one stating they’ve reviewed my resume and I was in the running. The strange thing? I never even created a resume.
Next came an email filled with Christmas-related questions. It was a fun questionnaire, so I completed it.
Not long after that, kids began looking at me with bright smiles. I even noticed that deer started following me around. I would see deer dozens of times each day. And then, on Black Friday, my life changed forever.
Four elves appeared at my home – through the chimney, of course. They needed help. They needed me. They needed the a new Santa, and somehow I was next in line. They weren’t joking. The world, they said, depended on me.
The rest? A blur of magic, memories, and more wonder than I can ever hope to explain.
I started Box of Santa Stories to capture all of it – the magic, the kids, the gifts, and the stories that need to be told. These stories take you from snow-covered rooftops to warm, sandy beaches, all through the eyes of Santa on his legendary Christmas journey. Whether it’s a heartfelt visit with a family in Texas or the story of a little girl’s dream dollhouse, each tale reminds us that Christmas isn’t just about presents. It’s about family, hope, and believing in the magic within ourselves.
Join me as we travel through stories of redemption, laughter, learning, and the little moments that bring the holidays to life. Because the magic of Christmas never truly fades – not when you have the gift of a good story.
Welcome to Box of Santa Stories. Let’s take a sleigh ride together.
“I realized that our stories, however flawed or messy, have the power to connect us. They remind us that we are not alone in our struggles. They offer hope, inspiration, and a sense of belonging. And in sharing them, we find our voice, our purpose.”
The truth is, every child out there, every single one of them, they all have greatness in them.
I was learning that each child had a special gift. One that needed to be nurtured and rewarded.
The words, clumsy at first, began to flow. Stories tumbled out, each one a step closer to rediscovering that forgotten part of myself. These stories were about kids—good kids—kids on the Nice List.
Through these tales, I rediscovered the joy of exploration, the thrill of the unknown.