Seriously, I don't know how people could do it...

Spending a whole month in a hot Red suit, with facial hair...

See today I had my one day of Santa-ing for my Mum's playground. Unfortunately the big guy couldn't make it himself, so I got asked to go in his place.

I'm not sure why, but while I was getting dressed I was freaking out. Maybe it was because I wasn't in the best headspace or the fact that supposedly one of the kids had never been told about Santa. I felt like I really couldn't let these kids (or parents for that matter) down.

But from the time I said my first "Ho Ho", till I ripped off the fake whiskers and belly. It came to me so easily. To see the kids just be amazed at you and wanting to wave constantly is just one of the most unusual experiences I've had but was very thankful for it.

It was a blessing to me, really pulled me out of the crap space I was in. Who says Santa doesn't help grown up people??

So what are your interesting Santa experiences???

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Colin: Kilts and Kippers! said...
This one time, I ran up to Santa and asked if I could have some alone time with his elf.....that's not true, but he gets some pretty elves to help out........spread Christmas cheer. Merry Christmas.  

Tish said...
Santa's great but it's really hard at Christmas time to go shopping with my Dad... "Mummy look! Santa!"... nope sorry kids just another guy who likes his big white beard. Although it does make me smile to see my Dad surrounded by all these smiling kids... I think he likes it a little too.  

April said...
Hm. Not many wierd santa experiences. But does anyone else find it strange that we purposely lie to kids so that later on we can crush their dreams?? I mean, don't get me wrong, I do the whole santa thing with my nephews too. I've just been thinking about how bizarre our culture is.  

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