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Louise Wiener's avatar

I smiled as I read your story. I, too, had the fun of playing Santa Clause but my costume came equipped with a big pillow to be held up with the pants by the big black belt. There’s something very special about bringing that much delight to people- in my case it was adults not children - and still it was fun. More sharing in each others’ traditions, even to the point of role swapping - is not such a bad idea after all! Louise

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Deb Fink's avatar

Love this story (and your reflections on it)…thanks for sharing!

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Arthur Schneiderman's avatar

Thanks for sharing this very unique and meaningful story.

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Eugene Bardach's avatar

Do you know that for 4-5 years in a row I played Santa at the GSPP annual Christmas party? Even bought a Santa suit. I had pretty much the same thoughts and feelings as you.

Ho-Ho and love,

D

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