Santa Pete watches all year long in our neighborhood…
Here is hoping that he does not see us when we are sleeping…but, for the most part…he knows when we are awake. Whether it is walking his four-legged puppy pal or lounging by the pool with one of the grandkids (or Mrs. Claus…), Santa Pete is a fixture in our neighborhood and has some sort of magic “aura” around him that makes for the best kind of Santa.
He has been known to give a wink and a nod when a little one was not quite sure about whether it was “HIM” or not. But to be sure, a smile and a wave are always ready as you drive down the street or pass at the grocery.
Santa Pete has even been known to stroll through the “bullpen” at a neighborhood swim meet giving encouragement to all the swimmers regardless of age or status of belief….
As for me…I believe. I have always wondered if Santa Pete didn’t possess some sort of magical powers. One thing is for certain-I plan to have my picture taken with him and I will be sure to slip a note into his hand with my list carefully written when I see him next. There is just no real reason not to think that any of the Santas we see all around at Christmastime are not “HIM”. I kind of like to think they are all a little bit of “HIM”, the original Saint Nick with a sparkle of magic in their eyes.
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