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Even Santa Has Limitations
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The community Christmas party was only a
few days away when the woman in charge
called and asked, “Daris, would you be willing
to be Santa at our Christmas party this year?”
I taught the children music at church and
knew them well. I love children and thought
this would be a fun thing to do. I have also
done a lot of acting and felt I could disguise my
voice enough that they wouldn’t recognize me,
so I accepted.
The night came, and after the community
dinner, I dressed in the red garb, black boots,
and fake beard and wig. At the appointed time,
I ho-hoed my way into the big hall. The
children rushed around me, and the adults had
to clear a path so I could make my way to the
chair that had been prepared for me.
The first child of the night was a
rambunctious little boy who pushed his way to
the front of the line. He had more energy than a
level five hurricane and could be a challenging
little boy, but I loved him.
I pulled him onto my lap. “So, Jason, have
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