Santa John

Santa John I'm Santa John. I like to tell Santa Stories. St. Nick. Kris Kringle. Jolly old Elf. I answer to them all.
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2024 Santa Story  #11When children tell Santa their wishes, parents often already know what their little ones want. Afte...
12/11/2024

2024 Santa Story #11

When children tell Santa their wishes, parents often already know what their little ones want. After all, children have a knack for repeating their desires nonstop in the weeks leading up to Christmas. But every so often, a child will choose to keep their wishes a secret, sharing them only with Santa. In these cases, curious parents will sometimes try to eavesdrop, desperate to discover what surprise gift might make their child’s eyes light up on Christmas morning.

Recently, Santa had a heartwarming—and hilarious—interaction with two children: a brother and sister, about 6 and 8 years old, respectively.

One of Santa’s go-to poses for photo opportunities is to ask children to cup their hands together and whisper their wishes to Santa. The children did a great job and Santa heard their wishes. Santa talked with them about the probability of their wishes and told him he knew they would be excited no matter what they got. The conversation ended with, “Ho ho ho! Those are fun wishes. I’ll talk it over with the elves.”

After the photos were taken and the children skipped off with their dad, their mom hurried back to Santa with a conspiratorial grin. She leaned in and whispered, “Santa, can you tell me what they asked for?”

Santa chuckled. “No problem! Your daughter wants a Barbie house and an Elf on the Shelf.” Mom sighed with relief. “Oh, awesome! I’ve already planned for one of those.”

“What about my son?” Mom asked.

Santa answered joyfully, “Oh! Your son wants to turn into a spider.”

Mom rolled her eyes and threw her hands up. “Of course he does."

These interactions give me life.
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12/10/2024

Here's a bonus for Santa fans. The other night, I visited a young lady, and her grandmother sent me this Ring camera footage. Ho ho ho. It has me giggly. Santa's modus operandi is to sing as he approaches the door so children will hear him inside. I've never thought about door cameras capturing it all. Listen closely for the excited young lady inside. And, watch for the little hug at the end. Adorable.

2024 Santa Story  #10Santa refuses to use his power to guilt a child. Sometimes, parents will say things to their child ...
12/10/2024

2024 Santa Story #10

Santa refuses to use his power to guilt a child. Sometimes, parents will say things to their child in front of Santa like, “If you don’t smile, Santa may put you on the naughty list” or, “Sit still if you want Santa to bring you gifts.”

Santa has to play a careful game with parents sometimes so they know he is not going to be their tool of manipulation. He doesn’t want to shame them, but he for sure wants them to know that it’s not appropriate to use Santa in that way.

Santa's biggest superpowers are wonder and love. This Santa believes in a love that destroys fear.

Recently, Santa met a little boy that started the conversation with, “My Dad said it’s going to be really, really hard for me to get on the nice list this year.” Dad sat behind the child, chuckling. The child looked defeated and sad. He looked afraid to talk to Santa.

Santa asked, “Why do you think your Dad say that?” The boy answered, “Because I’ve been bad.” Dad chimed in, “Yeah, Santa. I told him he better shape up or you’re not bringing anything.” He gave Santa a nod—thinking that Santa would back him up. That wasn’t happening.

Santa took this opportunity to tell the boy that he understands why Dad might say that, but my list has different rules than some people understand.

Santa asked the boy a list of questions.

“Do you love your family?” “Yes,” the little guy answered.

“Do you want to be kind to others?” Again, “yes.”

“Do you think it’s important to try our best?” Once again, “Yes.”

“Well, guess what?” Santa asked. “What?” The boy replied. “You ARE on the nice list!” Santa assured him.

The boy jumped up and down. A renewed spirit.

“You answered all the questions just like I thought you would. You have love in your heart and you want to be kind. I know you want to try your best. We don’t make it on Santa’s list because of what we do. We make it on his list because of who we are. And, YOU are a great person!”

“Dad, I’m on the nice list!” The boy said as he turned around.

Dad got the message.

“Good job, buddy. I’m glad you are,” said Dad.

One of the old Santa stories' biggest disservices is the idea that love and acceptance are transactional. One of my biggest hopes is that we would abandon the Santa model of behavior modification based on fear and teach our children that love conquers all.
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2024 Santa Story  #9Santa had been spending the afternoon with families at a dance studio in a strip mall, spreading Chr...
12/09/2024

2024 Santa Story #9

Santa had been spending the afternoon with families at a dance studio in a strip mall, spreading Christmas cheer. The sun was shining brightly, the air was crisp with the California fall, and the holiday spirit was in full swing as families posed for photos and shared stories.

About halfway through his eight-hour visit, Santa decided to take a quick break. He stepped outside to stretch his legs, and as he rounded the corner, he found himself facing a local brewery and restaurant. A crowd was gathered outside, enjoying the sun and the festive atmosphere.

As Santa made his way toward them, a voice called out from an alley by the side of the brewery. "Santa, come see us!" It was a man in a kitchen apron, waving enthusiastically from the back door. Santa grinned. “Ho ho ho! I’d love to!" he called back, heading toward the kitchen entrance.

Inside, the kitchen was a frenzy of activity, with six or eight cooks working hard to prepare food for the busy brewery. It smelled of hamburgers and grilled onions. The moment Santa stepped through the door, it was as if a group of preschoolers had just spotted their favorite superhero. "Santa! Santa’s here!" they shouted in unison, bursting into a chorus of Jingle Bells.

One of the cooks said, “Santa, we’ve been working so hard back here, do you think you could give us a little break this Christmas?” Santa told them all, “No one will ever know just how hard you all work back here . . . but Santa knows!” They all cheered. “You are all on the nice list!” Santa shouted. Seeing grown adults jump up and down with excitement is a beautiful thing.

Another worker offered to get Santa a beer, but Santa told them he’d be talking to children all day, thanked him, and passed on the offer. “Just hang out with us all day, Santa! We love you!” Everyone laughed.

Santa smiled large and said, “You’re a special group, and I’m lucky to be able to visit your secret corner of the world. You remind me of my own elves, always working really hard behind the scenes."

“We are! We are Santa’s elves!” a worker said. Santa told them he had to leave, but he loved them very much. They all thanked Santa over and over again.

As Santa walked away, he could hear the kitchen voices singing, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.”
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2024 Santa Story  #8Two sisters were chatting with Santa about all things Christmas, and Santa asked if they could tell ...
12/08/2024

2024 Santa Story #8

Two sisters were chatting with Santa about all things Christmas, and Santa asked if they could tell him what they wished for.

The oldest girl told Santa, “I really want a bunny.” Santa gets a lot of requests for animals at Christmas—mostly puppies and kitties. In most cases, Moms and Dads will hear the request and make it quite clear to Santa that there is no way the child will get a live animal for Christmas. But, in this case, Mom stood behind the girl and signaled Santa that there was a live bunny in this child’s future.

Santa had his routine conversation and playful banter with the child about how hard it is to take care of an animal and made sure she was up to the task. She assured me she would take care of it, clean up after it, and love it very much. “Now, just to make sure, you want a REAL bunny and not a stuffy, correct?” The girl nodded her head enthusiastically, smiling as large as anyone can smile. “Well, Santa will see what he can do about that!” Mom was just as excited as the girl. Both of them giggled with each other. Santa was excited as well!

Then, it was the youngest girl’s turn.

“I would like a baby Pegasus toy,” she said. Santa told her how much he loves Pegasus and asked her to describe her perfect Pegasus doll. Mom nodded in approval and gave Santa the thumbs up indicating the girl’s Pegasus was a sure thing for Christmas. As she was describing it, her older sister broke into the conversation . . .

“Wait! Tell Santa you want the Pegasus to be real! He can do that!” The young one’s eyes got big as she exclaimed, “I want a real one! I want a real one!”

Mom watched on with a, “How are you gonna answer this one, Santa?” look in her eyes.

Santa told the young girl that bunnies love living in California, but Pegasus’ only live at the North Pole where the elves can take care of them. But, the elves like to make special Pegasus toys for children. I told her when she grows up to be as old as her Mommy, maybe she could take a trip to the North Pole and meet a Pegasus. Satisfied with the answer, the young girl hung her head and said, “Okaaaaaaaaay. A toy will be fine.”

Phew!

2024 Santa Story  #7The young family came in for a photo shoot and experience with Santa. Mom and Dad looked amazing—all...
12/08/2024

2024 Santa Story #7

The young family came in for a photo shoot and experience with Santa. Mom and Dad looked amazing—all dressed in Christmas blue. The 4-year-old boy was dressed in blue and black plaid and the tiny boy—about 10 months old—was dressed to match his brother.

We got photos of everyone together as well as a photo of just Santa and the boys. The little guy loved Santa and didn’t want to leave his lap.

Then it was time to get photos of Santa with each boy individually. Mom and Dad asked if it was okay for Santa to once again hold the youngest on his knee. For the next few minutes, Santa and the youngest boy took some amazing photos.

Then Mom came and picked the boy up from Santa’s lap. Immediately, Dad said, “Oh, no. He had a blowout!”

Time stood still.

Covering the entire back of the young one—from waist to neck—and soaking through the blue and black plaid was every parent’s public nightmare. And Santa’s.

Santa said, “Ho ho ho! That’s a back full of diaper cocoa!

Santa asked for a moment and took a trip into the restroom—his white-gloved fingers crossed that no spicy diaper cocoa had made its way onto his suit.

And that was the first Christmas miracle of the season for Santa. All the evidence was confined to the back of the unfortunate young man without a trace on Santa.

When Santa entered the room, all eyes were on him for the verdict. “We’re saaaafe!” Santa exclaimed.

Mom stood there holding her baby boy confidently as if nothing was wrong—smiling and bouncing him in her arms as only a mother can do. Then mom said, “Are there any photos we missed?”

The photographer intervened, “We definitely got everything.”

The smiling young couple waved at Santa and thanked him. “Merry Christmas, Santa!” And out they walked as proud as they could be.

I wish we would have got a photo from the rear.

2024 Santa Story  #6Santa was at a company Christmas party, surrounded by holiday musicians and the hum of festive conve...
12/06/2024

2024 Santa Story #6

Santa was at a company Christmas party, surrounded by holiday musicians and the hum of festive conversation. The room was full of guests—all eager to talk with Santa. Santa moved from one conversation to the next, chatting with both young and old, enjoying the laughter and joy that filled the air.

A young man caught Santa’s attention. He stood quietly by his father, holding onto his arm, eyes wide with curiosity. As they approached, the father introduced his son with a gentle smile: “Santa, this is Jacob. He’s 24.” Jacob’s eyes were fixed on Santa. His father explained softly, “Jacob has some very special needs. He’s a non-verbal communicator. And, he loves Santa.”

Understanding the importance of this moment and taking a cue from Dad’s soft tone, Santa lowered his volume—speaking in a soft voice at a slower pace. He began telling Jacob a story about the North Pole, describing what the elves like to eat, the cozy house, and the endless snow. He told tales of Mrs. Claus’ baking, and how, after a long night of delivering presents, Santa enjoys sitting by the fire with a mug of “spicy cocoa,” (which made Dad chuckle) reflecting quietly on the night’s work. “Santa loves to be quiet, Jacob.”

Jacob hummed softly as Santa spoke, his humming growing louder whenever something made him happy. His father explained, “That’s Jacob’s way of saying he likes it.” Santa nodded and continued, feeling the bond between them grow.

Then, Jacob quickly reached out toward Santa. His father gently guided him, saying, “We need to ask first, Jacob.” Turning to Santa, he asked, “Would it be alright if Jacob touches your sleeves?” “Of course, Jacob,” Santa said. “Thank you for asking.”

For what felt like an eternity, Jacob stood there, mesmerized by Santa’s fur-lined sleeves. His fingers traced the soft material, and Santa remained still, allowing the moment to unfold. Jacob’s father encouraged him gently, saying, “Isn’t that soft, Jacob? Santa likes to be cozy, too.”

It was a simple exchange, but filled with so much meaning. It wasn’t just about the touch; it was about connection, about a shared moment of peace and trust.

Throughout the night, Jacob would occasionally walk back to Santa by himself, now that Dad’s initial introduction gave him the confidence to do so. His father was always close by, a quiet, supportive presence, watching his son’s happiness with a smile that radiated pure joy.

Each time Jacob came towards me, Santa would hold out his sleeve, offering the same invitation—a chance for Jacob to connect, to feel the magic of the season in his own special way.

2024 Santa Story  #5Santa was at a holiday party where the hosts had invited all their clients and families for an eveni...
12/05/2024

2024 Santa Story #5

Santa was at a holiday party where the hosts had invited all their clients and families for an evening with Santa—taking photos, telling stories, and sharing wishes.

After a while, Santa needed a 15-minute break. The host led me to an unused office down the hall, away from the kids. Santa turned off the light, settled into a cozy desk chair, and leaned back, closing his eyes.

After a few minutes, Santa heard a whisper. “I think he’s sleeping.” Another voice joined in: “Mooooommm, Santa is sleeping in here.”

Santa kept his eyes closed, trying his best not to laugh as the voices tried—unsuccessfully—to be quiet through loud whispers and giggles.

Then, just as he suspected, Santa barely cracked an eye and saw about six children standing just a couple of feet away, peering at him from the other side of the desk. At the right moment, Santa suddenly “awoke” with a startle and called out, “Ho ho ho! I see you all!”

Eyes wide, they all shrieked with laughter and bounced up and down.

It was exactly as cute as you’re imagining.

A mom called from the other room, “Come on, everyone. Santa’s resting for a minute.” The kids scampered back into the main room.

Santa chuckled to himself and, once again, reclined in the chair, closing his eyes. A few moments of peace passed, but then—he heard something. He sat up, scanning the room, but saw no one. Then came a soft giggle.

Looking down, Santa found a little girl—no more than three years old—crouching under the desk at his feet, her big eyes fixed on him, waiting for him to notice.

Nap time was over.

Santa went back out to the main room to talk with the children. The little girl from the desk came up to me and said, “Santa, you’re silly.” I told her I thought SHE was silly and we both giggled.

Seeing wonder in children's eyes is the biggest emotional high you can imagine. Santa will take that over a short nap any day!
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2024 Santa Story  #4A sweet family came to visit Santa for their annual holiday photos. Before the shoot began, Mom fill...
12/04/2024

2024 Santa Story #4

A sweet family came to visit Santa for their annual holiday photos. Before the shoot began, Mom filled us in on some special requests she had for the photos.

The beautiful family was raising their own biological child and had also taken on the responsibility of being Foster Parents to other children in need. This season, there was a little boy with them who is part of the Foster Care system. Santa absolutely loves meeting these parents who sacrifice so much to create a safe environment for children in need.

Mom wanted to make sure they got photos of everyone together and photos of their family without the little boy in them—because they didn’t know how much longer he would be with them. There are also legalities about posting photos of children who are being fostered. Mom was very careful to lovingly explain this.

This was a delicate situation and no one wanted the little boy to feel left out of anything. Santa could tell Mom was working very hard to make him feel special and included. So, mom gave great direction about what shots we needed. We did shots of just the parents, just the parents with their child alone, the parents with the boy alone, Santa with both children, Santa with each of the children separately, etc.

Towards the end of the session, Santa was talking with the children about his Christmas Eve flight and we were looking at a map of the world. The boy pointed to the map and asked me if I knew about a certain county and city. I was very familiar with the area he was talking about. Then he asked me if I knew a street name. I knew the street name well. He asked me if I remembered the trailer that used to be on that street. I knew he was describing the place he was originally from. Santa told him that every child in every house is important.

Santa listened to the little boy talk about the area he was from and he asked me if I was visiting that area this year. “Santa will visit there for sure,” I told him. “And, Santa is very glad I got to see you!”

The little boy told Santa he didn’t know if he was going back there. I told him not to worry. “Wherever you are, Santa will find you.” The boy got a little smile and shook his head.

My hope for this little boy is that wherever he is, he will find peace, stability, and love. He will feel welcome. He will know that he belongs.

I’ve known a few families over the years that regularly foster children. If you are one of them, you are a special brand of human and Santa loves you.

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2024 Santa Story  #3Two little girls came to the photo shoot with their parents. The youngest was 4 and the oldest was 6...
12/03/2024

2024 Santa Story #3

Two little girls came to the photo shoot with their parents. The youngest was 4 and the oldest was 6. They were dressed in matching dresses and they made sure Santa saw how they could twirl their dresses around as they spun.

They were two of the most talkative young ladies Santa had ever met. Mom and Dad sat with big smiles as Santa talked with the girls and posed for photos.

When the girls were about to walk out the door at the end of the 15-minute session, the youngest (and most vocal one) ran back to Santa. The older sister came back and stood by her side.

“Santa, Santa!” the young one said. “Santa, I forgot to ask you if I am on the nice list!”

Santa assured her that she and her sister were on the nice list.

She hung her head a bit and said, “But, but I touched my elf. He will lose his magic. We had to put him back in the fweezah.” (Apparently, some elves go in the freezer in order to go to the North Pole).

I assured her that the elf was just fine and they always give me good reports about her.

The older sister was patting her on the back the whole time.

Still not convinced she was on the nice list, she quietly said, “But, Santa . . . I also peed in my bed. I weely weely twied not.”

Santa told her everything was going to be okay and she shouldn’t worry at all. Once again, I assured her she was on the nice list.

Through all of her confessions, the older sister was patting her on the back. Then the older sister leaned in and said, “See. It’s okay, Julia. We all make mistakes.”

Santa got a little teary.

The two girls hugged one another and walked out with Mom and Dad. The little one turned around and gave Santa a smile and a wave.

Over the years, Santa has realized that one of his biggest privileges is releasing children of guilt and shame. Some adults walk through life thinking, “I’m the person who pees the bed.” But, at your core, you are a beautiful human--worthy of love. We all make mistakes. But, we are not defined by them.

This season, let’s go out of our way to let someone know they are on the nice list.

2024 Santa Story  #2Santa needed a short break from a long visit with children and families, so he took a little walk. H...
12/03/2024

2024 Santa Story #2

Santa needed a short break from a long visit with children and families, so he took a little walk. He walked out behind the building in a parking lot where there wasn’t a lot of activity.

A family was walking to their car when a boy—about 10 years old—sprinted through the parking lot towards Santa. His mom shouted, “Where are you going?” The boy turned around and replied, “I need to tell Santa something.” Mom shouted, “Let’s get in the car. It’s time to go.” “But, I neeeeeeed to tell Santa something.” Mom threw her hands in the air.

The boy reached me and I said, “Merry Christmas. I hear you have something to tell me.”

Out of breath, the boy said to me “Santa, I just wanna say that I really don’t need anything this Christmas. You don’t have to bring me anything. I just want everyone to be happy.”

Santa smiled and told him he is a very good boy and he is on the nice list. I told him it was my favorite wish I heard all day. He hugged me and he ran back to his mom and she waved at me. She hadn’t heard what he said—we were too far away.

I wondered about their conversation on the ride home. I wondered about this boy’s backstory. Why was it so urgent for him to tell Santa he wasn’t in need? What motivates a child of 10 to unselfishly wish for happiness?

Whatever his motivation, I’m happy I met him.

2024 Santa Story  #1And so, the stories begin for the year . . .It was a photo shoot complete with backdrops, props, and...
12/02/2024

2024 Santa Story #1

And so, the stories begin for the year . . .

It was a photo shoot complete with backdrops, props, and families dressed in their Christmas best.

A young family came in for their session and Santa’s face lit up. The couple had a tiny baby no more than a couple of months old. Santa is a sucker for tiny babies.

Everyone was in matching Christmas jammies. And matching smiles.

Dad was holding the baby, bouncing lightly and patting the baby while mom took the socks off the baby—revealing his tiny toes for the photo. Everyone fixed their hair, and the myriad of poses began—capturing multiple scenes of baby’s first Christmas.

The photographer then asked dad to pass the baby to Santa. “Let’s have Santa hold the baby. Santa can be in the middle and Mom and Dad can put their arms around Santa.”

This was a typical pose, but Santa noticed something peculiar this time.

As Dad put his arm around Santa, Dad patted Santa on the back. Not once. Not in a, “how’s it goin’ buddy” kind of a way. Continuous patting as if he were still holding the baby--for a couple of minutes as the photographer clicked away.

Santa chuckled inside at Dad’s rote response to human touch. He had been bouncing and patting his new baby boy for two months now. Santa doubted that Dad realized what he was doing. It was precious.

We pat babies to comfort them. Make them feel safe. Let them know they are loved. It’s a natural and instinctive thing for humans to do for a child.

It made Santa think . . . What would the world look like if our natural response to grown humans was to comfort them, make them feel safe, and let them know they are loved? What would it be like if we were so in the habit of loving others that we loved without even knowing we are loving? Here’s to hoping we all give and receive pats on the back without a second thought.

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Santa John is working with two photographers this season. Each have unique approaches and are in different cities.LaLa P...
11/04/2024

Santa John is working with two photographers this season. Each have unique approaches and are in different cities.

LaLa Photography is located in Folsom:
https://book.usesession.com/s/f-YA7mAY26

Berela Photography is located in Sacramento:
berelaphotography.pixieset.com/booking/

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12/27/2023

If you missed any Santa Stories from this year, here are the aggregated links.

SANTA STORIES 2023

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2023 Santa Story  #25Well, here it is.  #25. It has been a wonderful year. Thank you for reading and sharing the stories...
12/26/2023

2023 Santa Story #25

Well, here it is. #25. It has been a wonderful year. Thank you for reading and sharing the stories. When you do, you continue to spread love.

Santa experienced so many amazing things this year, but he saved this one for last. Not only is it the most recent story in my experience, but it is also the most memorable Christmas party in my experience as a Santa . . .

Back in October, a very kind woman reached out to Santa to visit their family on Christmas Eve. The drive was a bit further than Santa usually goes, but he had an opportunity to book two other visits in the same general area so, he decided to make a trip out of it and stay with a friend.

When the woman booked the gig, she sent me photos of her family with short descriptions. She let me know that a few families–their relatives–would be flying in from Poland for the celebration. Some of the relatives had never visited the U.S. Santa got so excited about the possibilities of what might happen at an International Christmas Eve party. And, the night did not disappoint.

The beautiful circular driveway and home were lit and festive. Behind the home, was a view of the entire Silicon Valley lit up for Christmas. The host had buckets of presents outside for Santa to load in his golden bag and deliver to the children. The host also told me there would be many more gifts under the tree that Santa had “already delivered.”

When Santa approached the front doors and picturesque windows, children of all ages peered outside to catch a glimpse of Santa. When they did see Santa, I could hear the screams inside the home and the voices of tiny children with Polish accents saying, “Santa Claus!” My heart immediately melted and I knew something magic was going to take place.

The children opened the door for Santa and all the families were facing the front door with phones and cameras in hand to capture the moment. Santa’s golden bag was stuffed with presents, but the tree towered over countless others. Children jumped up and down. Everyone was beautifully dressed as if it were a red carpet event.

Santa interacted with the children, answered questions, sang a song, and sat down to pass out presents. I recruited two of the older girls to help with the passing of gifts. As the gifts were passed around I told stories of me and the elves wrapping them and made comments about how I knew what was inside and how special it would be. As the children unwrapped, we played with toys, took photos with Barbies, and hugged teddy bears.

Then, one of the dads asked if they could teach Santa a Polish Christmas song. Santa was excited and a bit nervous at the same time. It was a call-and-response song about peace on earth and Santa was the only one to sing the response. Santa thought he may have had a C+ accent, but the generous song leader told Santa his Polish accent was amazingly accurate. The voices filled the air. Then, Santa danced with the families as we continued to sing.

The uncle brought out an accordion and more singing and dancing ensued. He told Santa he knew the accordion wasn’t a popular instrument in America and people even joke about it. Santa told him he is a huge fan and many of his favorite bands use accordion in the Americana, Country, Folk, and even Rock genres. The uncle smiled and gave a thumbs up.

Photo shoots went on for quite some time and Santa took all the children outside to look for his reindeer in the sky. As per usual, MANY of the children saw the reindeer after looking long and hard. Even some of the adults.

When everything began to settle, one of the dads asked if he could take a photo with Santa by himself outside with the huge moon behind us. Santa and his new friend posed for the host to take a few shots. When Santa looked over, the man was crying.

He told Santa he had been a fan of Santa his entire life and the magic of the evening with his family and Santa was a dream come true. Cue the Santa tears. I turned away to dry my tears so the kids wouldn’t be confused. Then, the aunt joined us in the cryfest.

Santa was presented with a couple of bottles of nice wine and a promise that they would see me next year.

The hosts walked Santa to his sleigh with a flashlight to make sure he was safe. They gave me hugs and I drove away. The flashlight waved until I could see it no longer in the mirror.

I pulled over to the side of the road and let the happy tears flow freely as I reflected on the previous 90 minutes.

Let this be the year where you give generously, make strangers feel like a part of your family, dance wildly, laugh loudly, sing with abandon, go on new adventures, take time to play, cry with those who cry, embrace and create special moments, and never let the haters mock your accordion.

Merry Christmas!
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