Does anyone here play Santa Claus?

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HO HO HO!

I admit, I am the reluctant Santa. I say that because before my poor brother-in-law died in 2002 at age 45 (one day AFTER my birthday) the family pushed me into doing Santa because no one else would after my brother-in-law died. So, I would be the wise cracking Santa in hopes they stop asking me. However, they love the jokes and insist I play Santa.

The thing is, the suit is the same cheap-ola suit my father bought. Now about 30 years old. My father has worn it, my older brother, brother-in-law, and myself. My other two brothers might have worn it at least once.

So, this year I am saying goodbye to that pathetically cheap, worn & smelly suit. I decided to embrace the part. I have about $320 worth of professional Santa stuff on order. Including real santa boots.

But now my focus will change. I'll shy away from the crass Santa jokes and refocus on "The True meaning of Christmas". Many Christian families don't let their kids believe in Santa because it takes focus away from the meaning of the Holiday. But my title will be "Kris Kringle: The Real Santa Claus". I figure maybe strict Christian familes will let the children have a Santa as long as he believes in the True Spirit of the holiday.

So, anyone else play Santa?

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