The Story of Santa (for the children)

Now's the time of year for us all to enjoy family and share our fondest love. What follows is a light-hearted story about Santa. Wishing you all a safe, happy, in fact joyous Christmas season. 

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Once upon a time  
there lived a white-bearded man
He stayed at home  
almost all year ‘round

yet as cold turned to freezing
and the villagers stayed in
he could be heard
strolling through the grounds

one year when it was frosty
his wife bought him a jacket
and fluffy boots
so warm and snug and new

he gave his wife a kiss of thanks
and set out to spread good cheer
but it was snowing
and his face was almost blue

he climbed into silted chimneys
and left presents far and wide
to spread happiness
to children who’d been down

Mr. Claus earned a reputation
in his village and beyond
as being someone,
as being something of a Saint

his reputation spread
and so too did his name
the name Santa, Santa Claus,
would earn him fame

Santa repeated his kind gesture
each and every year
and bought a reindeer
he called Rudolph
who would help him on his way

soon, he gave this day a name –
Christmas it was called
and so Christmas,
Merry Christmas, came to stay

Merry Christmas everyone
be happy, spread good cheer
wherever you are
whatever you do
enjoy this time of year

Merry Christmas to the children
be good for Santa Claus
it’s the giving not receiving
that spreads love to you and yours.