Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
from Me & Santa Claus to You...

This time of year has traditionally been a time for family, friends, community, joy, personal reflection and contemplation with a bit of wonderment and frivolity thrown in for good measure. The real gift is in the giving. This site is for all people that enjoy the spirit of the season no matter their backgrounds. I hope that it brings a smile, answers some questions and stirs your heart. Whatever your beliefs or biases, please leave them at the door when entering here.  If it's not to your liking then please leave with my best wishes to you and your family for a great season and better new year. My personal belief is that this season should and does exist because we've always needed it, no matter what it's called or in what way it's practiced. Please just enjoy it in your own special way and allow other's to do the same...

As you can see, Santa is a close personal friend of mine and has been for many years.

Here you see Santa Claus  entertaining a delightful youngster at one of his many stops this time of year. He enjoys and delights in the innocence and wonder of children and the power to stir their imaginations.

I was once asked if Santa Claus was real. "Well", I said, "He's as real as you want or need him to be..." He's a creation of Christmas magic & wonder for young at heart in all of us.

Oh yeah, the beard is real... I pulled it...


Kids, click here to send Santa a message...


Mom & Dad, click here if you would like to have Santa visit for a bit...

Websites for kids & kids at heart:


A little present from me to you...

Do you have a favorite? Let me know so we can share...

http://www.northpole.com/   -  a kid friendly site with games and things to do for the whole family. Special sections for kids, parents & teachers.

 

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/default.php  -  NORAD´s official tracking site for Santa´s ride and other Santa information.

 

http://www.the-north-pole.com/carols/index.htm  -  Music and lyrics to your most favorite Christmas songs.

http://www.christmastree.org/   -  The National Christmas Tree Association

 

http://www.whitehouse.gov/president/holiday/whtree/  -  Information and pictures of the Christmas Tree in the White House

 

http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=minisite_generic&content_type_id=1284&display_order=4&mini_id=1290  - The history of the Christmas tree by the History Channel

Santa Claus Info:

 

Reindeer names;

 

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder (not Donner) and Blitzen, oh & Rudolph.
Oh, and don´t forget Olive, the other reindeer; oh my....

 
Lyrics to "Santa Claus is Coming to Town":

You better watch out, you better not cry,

You better not pout, I´m telling you why,

Santa Claus is coming to town

 

He´s making a list and checking it twice,

He´s gonna find out who´s naughty and nice,

Santa Claus is coming to town...
                                                                                

He see´s you when you´re sleeping and knows when you´re awake,

He knows if you´ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake.

 

Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry,

You better not pout, I´m telling you why,

Santa Claus is coming to town.


Recipe for Santa´s favorite, Milk and Cookies:

 

1 ea. -  8oz glass (minimum, going up & down chimney's is thirsty work!!!!)

1 ea. -  Plate or saucer

8 oz. -  Milk, preferably whole (he didn´t get his 'bowl full of jelly' on skim...)

6 ea. -  Cookies, the sugarier the better (minimum!!!) (for reason, see Milk...)

 

This MUST be done by the kids with parental supervision of course!!!
Kids, on Christmas Eve, just before going to bed, pour the milk into the glass and place cookies on the plate. Put them both in a place where Santa can find them easily. A card to thank him is always a nice touch.

Christmas Tree Info:

 

Most Popular Tree Types;

 

Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Fraser fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and White pine.

 

Lyrics to "Oh Christmas Tree (Oh Tannenbaum":

 

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
Your branches green delight us.
They're green when summer days are bright:
They're green when winter snow is white.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
Your branches green delight us.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
You give us so much pleasure!
How oft at Christmas tide the sight,
O green fir tree, gives us delight!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
You give us so much pleasure!

 

 Recipe for a Christmas Tree:

 

1 ea.      -  Evergreen tree of your choice

1 ea.      -  Stand to support chosen tree

1 bunch  - Lights, color optional

1 bunch  - Decorations to taste, anything goes

1 Mug    - Hot cocoa w/tiny marshmellows & cookies

1 ea       - Source of Christmas or seasonal music to taste

  

This must be done by the entire family!!!
Choose tree, place in stand and locate in a position of prominence in your home. Play music to personal taste. Parents to place lights on the tree with special attention to desires of family critics. Family to place decorations on tree with abandon and fun.  Upon completion of decoration stage, family to sit, sip hot cocoa, munch cookies, listen to music and admire their creativity.  Sprinkle in additional activities & traditions to be enjoyed as family sees fit.  After all, Tis' the season...  (Hint: My favorite location is on my back under the tree, looking up through the branches... I hope it will be yours too...)

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