Everyone child needs to see Santa. The one we visit each year is, I swear, the genuine article. He has a real beard and a great suit. Often times he brings Mrs. Claus with him. She is sweet and wrinkled and writes the names of all the kids on a long list for Santa. They aren't getting paid at a mall or business. They sit outside, in the cold, in a big Santa throne, at a house on 53rd and S Street. (The whole street puts up a huge light display including lights that go up over the street and lights that make tunnels around the sidewalks.) Kids line up for a chance to see Santa and get a candycane. Santa knows all of the tricks to get even the most scared or uncooperative child to sit on his lap for a picture. Santa really is magical! He even got Daniel to sit on his lap and smile (which was saying something this year). It is such a fun tradition. I think that this Santa embodies the true spirit of Christmas and giving of yourself. I'm so glad my kids got to meet the REAL Santa. We actually went two nights this year. So here's pictures from both visits. 
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