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| Alan Moore Made a Great Santa |
I bet you think that in late February Santa is hibernating at the North Pole - freezing his toes off while his elves are busy trying to anticipate what the next big fad will be for Christmas 2013. Well, you could not be more wrong!!! Santa - in late February - is visiting warmer climates and blessing children in places like Susana Homes in Nigeria. I know. I saw him there!
We had heard rumors of the kindly old man's appearance so, on Tuesday evening the staff of Susana Homes gathered all of the children and boarding students (this was the night before the students headed home for a week-long mid-term holiday) - about 150 children in all - out under the trees to wait and see if he would show up. And he did! He came with gifts for every child and every staff member - things like pencils and t-shirts and "sweets" - just the kinds of things that add a touch of joy to a steamy hot night in a place like Susana Homes!
It was such a blessing to see the joy on the faces of the children and the staff and to be treated to a display of talent by the children. We heard singing and saw dances and even enjoyed a comedy routine by one of the boarding students. Then, after the show, the gifts were given and the children were treated to a party that included a meal of one of their favorite things - noodles! The children went to bed happy. The students left for home the next day with gifts. And, we - from North America - brought home with us a new knowledge about Santa's year-round work and many wonderful memories!
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| Each Child Greeted Santa and Received a Gift Bag |
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| Andra (Tweet) Displayed Her Talent for Ballet |
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