Santa - Yup, He's Real

An early incarnation of Santa by artist Thomas Nast.

I believe in Santa Clause. I also believe in darting around my house wielding a lightsaber. And then there are those times when I believe I’m a dragon trainer (my son is the dragon), a superhero, a sea monster, or a…well, whatever a moment of play calls for. Yup, I believe.

Believing in Santa isn’t foolish. It’s symptomatic of something incredible – imagination and wonderment. I’ve written before about wondering and why I wonder. Quite honestly, I don’t know why, but I do and I’m glad. I’m a literature teacher. I surround myself in wonderment as I “work.” I’m a writer. I create my own realities, realities I step into, realities I breathe in. It’s astounding, absolutely astounding.

Yes, I believe in Santa Clause.

This Christmas, sip a time or two from belief’s goblet. It’ll make for a merrier Christmas. I promise.

One more Christmas post to make. I’ll do that tomorrow, Christmas Day. See you then.

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