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Address: North Pole
Morning coffee with ... Santa Claus
Published on Saturday, December 22, 2007
Santa Claus also goes by Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas and Father Christmas. (Metro Creative Connection)
Occupation: Retired, volunteer, philanthropy
How long have you lived in this area? Snowbird. I visit in the winters.
In one word, what was your first impression of the community you live in? Brrrrr.
What are you good at? Organizing massive toy drives.
What is your favorite childhood memory? Receiving a special gift for Christmas.
What is your favorite sports? Reindeer games
What are your favorite films? “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947), “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), “The Santa Clause” (1994), “The Polar Express” (2004).
What inspires you? A generous spirit and making true sacrifices for another person.
What kind of personality traits do you admire in a person? Being nice, not naughty. Honesty. Goodness.
You’re making us dinner. What would you serve? Roast turkey with all the trimmings. Cookies and milk for dessert.
Finish this sentence: I’m most happy when … I know that a child’s deepest wish is granted.
If you had enough money to donate, what charitable cause would you support and why? Children’s hospitals.
If you could change one thing about the community you live in, what would it be and why? Stop global warming, save the polar caps.
How do you hope people remember you? For my jolly ways.
Describe your perfect cup of coffee: No coffee, thank you. But I will take a smooth cup of hot chocolate, please.
How long have you lived in this area? Snowbird. I visit in the winters.
In one word, what was your first impression of the community you live in? Brrrrr.
What are you good at? Organizing massive toy drives.
What is your favorite childhood memory? Receiving a special gift for Christmas.
What is your favorite sports? Reindeer games
What are your favorite films? “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947), “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), “The Santa Clause” (1994), “The Polar Express” (2004).
What inspires you? A generous spirit and making true sacrifices for another person.
What kind of personality traits do you admire in a person? Being nice, not naughty. Honesty. Goodness.
You’re making us dinner. What would you serve? Roast turkey with all the trimmings. Cookies and milk for dessert.
Finish this sentence: I’m most happy when … I know that a child’s deepest wish is granted.
If you had enough money to donate, what charitable cause would you support and why? Children’s hospitals.
If you could change one thing about the community you live in, what would it be and why? Stop global warming, save the polar caps.
How do you hope people remember you? For my jolly ways.
Describe your perfect cup of coffee: No coffee, thank you. But I will take a smooth cup of hot chocolate, please.