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On Saturday, I attended the Solomon House Christmas party. We started giving this party a few years ago for the families we serve. The party is fun for the kids. We have treats and pizza, candy canes, games, and always…Santa. Well, except maybe this year. Our usual Santa (St. Nick) just plain forgot, or was not given a sufficient urging; nevertheless, he was not there, and here we were with a parish hall full of families and no Santa.
No worries. The president of the board to the rescue. Susan is the queen of Goodwill shopping. I think she goes at least once a week. And back in July she couldn’t pass up a Santa suit for $9.99. I mean, who would pass that up? So she sent her husband out to pick up the suit while we stalled with cookies and Christmas carols. When he returned, she grabbed her 18-year-old son and suited him up. Put a man in a Santa suit, and you have transformed him into every child’s hero. Amazing power of red and white synthetic fur.
Our party was a success, and some needy families went home with bags of gifts. Many volunteers make this possible, but I think there must be some divine intervention that makes someone buy a Santa suit in July.
Reflections on the Teche 
I love this piece –it made me smile -especially the ending. It is so important to be calm in the moment and make the best of things. What a lovely tradition.
Clare
Wow! That is definitely more than coincidence. How did the son enjoy being Santa?
He loved it! Who wouldn’t?
I dressed up as Santa a few times. What fun!
Will was hesitant at first to put on the suit – and then he loved every minute of wearing it! I was especially moved by the expressions on the children’s faces as they approached Santa Claus. They truly believed… and so did I!
Love this one.
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What a wonderful story, Margaret. My brother was Santa in his little town one year, liked most of it, but said it was very hot at times! Your friend’s son looks great, so nice to hear that everything worked beautifully. I don’t go often, but one time there was a unicycle & I still wish I had bought it! Happy holidays to you and your family!
Good for the 18 year old – he makes a great Santa!
Your friend bought a Santa suit in July and it was needed in December…go figure.
Bernadette
Great Santa.
Wonderful ideas as always,
Diana