Christmas Stories
by Ballarat Santa

A growing collection of warm, magical Christmas stories created by Gregory Burgess — Ballarat Santa — for families, story visits, personalised videos and festive moments with Santa himself.

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These stories can also be read by Santa as part of selected visits, story sessions and Christmas experiences.

The Christmas Stories Collection

From glowing lanterns and quiet kindness to missing cookies, shining stars and the magic of every Santa, these stories are written to bring a little more wonder, warmth and heart to Christmas.

Santa and the Star That Wouldn’t Shine book cover

Santa and the Star That Wouldn’t Shine

Digital edition — $7.99

When one little star refuses to shine, Santa must discover what has dimmed its Christmas glow.

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

The Case of the Disappearing Cookies book cover

The Case of the Disappearing Cookies

Digital edition — $7.99

Who’s been eating Santa’s cookies? When Santa discovers his treats are disappearing, he sets out to solve a cosy Christmas mystery.

A warm and playful story about kindness, curiosity, and remembering that even the smallest friends might need something special too.

Every Santa book cover

Every Santa

Digital edition — $7.99

Santa visits more places than anyone could imagine — shopping centres, halls, studios and quiet little rooms filled with wonder.

A gentle, heartfelt story about belief, kindness, and the magic we pass on to others.

The Gift of Christmas book cover

The Gift of Christmas

Digital edition — $7.99

On a snowy Christmas Eve, young Clara discovers a small handmade wooden star hidden high on a shelf in an old toy shop.

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

Preview the Stories

A glimpse inside the collection.

Preview page from The Hall of Winter Lanterns Preview page from Santa and the Star That Wouldn’t Shine Preview page from The Case of the Disappearing Cookies Preview page from Every Santa Preview page from The Gift of Christmas
Ballarat Santa reading a Christmas story

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 across Ballarat and western Victoria.

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

Bring the stories to life

Book Ballarat Santa for a Christmas visit, story-reading appearance, festive event, personalised message, or family experience.