By: Lucinda
Held-Faulhaber
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
With his reindeer resting comfortably midst mild temperatures and light rains falling outside Edon Public Library, Santa Claus was busy inside warmly greeting guests of all ages during last week’s quick-flying visit to the community. The Jolly Old Elf was able to work the Tuesday, December 16 evening stopover into the hectic schedule arranged for him while away from the North Pole.
Excited children, along with their families, eagerly awaited his arrival as a sextet of flutists ~ Christa Perry, Jim Gallehue, Nancy Gallehue, Sue LaDuke, Joyce Gendron and Jennifer Kustec ~ serenaded them with a musical program of time-honored Christmas carols and well-known holiday classics. After one-on-one visits with Santa (and whispering their wishes into his ear), children with candy canes in tow, hurried over to the special craft area to make beautiful Santa picture frames, snowman smores, snow globe and gingerbread ornaments or made their way to the delicious treats provided for the occasion by Friends of the Edon Public Library.
As his visit drew to a close, Santa gathered up each child’s list (filled with promises for goodies on Christmas Eve ~ and treats for his reindeer as well!) before hopping into his big, shiny sleigh for the return trip home, anxious to begin revising his Master Christmas List before the big December 24th delivery date.
Lucinda Held-Faulhaber
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