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What's Up With Santa

Santa felt all out of sorts up there in the pole, the elves looked at each other and shook their heads. They had tried their best to jolly Santa along but the more they tried, the sadder he got. Finally one asked him why he was so sad shaking his head Santa said they no longer believe. No more do they send me letters of what they want and telling me how good they have been. As he sat there the tears rolled and mingled in his beard and his belly shook and rolled over and over in folds. The North Pole House started to melt and fall away in chunks what can we do to get belief back into people's hearts? one asked. We could write letters and send them to him said one that will not work said another he knows all their names. WE have to find a Believer and bring them here to him for if there is no belief the North Pole house will die. The elves searched around the world looking for just one any one would do as long as they still believed in Santa. Try as they might none could they find. Until one elf heard a child crying out his heart. Why do you cry? little man, Santa never answers my letters he said I have sent him so many The other children laugh at me and say he no longer exists, that he for many years has never replied to their requests. The elf shook his head in disbelief as he listened to the child. He threw some Christmas dust over the child and whisked him away to the North Pole house. The child's eyes were popping right out of his head as he watched the elves busily working. He does still exist he screamed in excitement. He does, he does. As for Santa, he soon cheered up and busily got to work loading up his sled with many brightly wrapped presents. Why did you not answer my letters Santa the child asked? What letters? I have had no letters for what seems like years. This mystery puzzled the elves, where on earth could they be, It was Mrs Santa that had the answer. That old fool she said he tucks them away in his pocket and then forgets about them see there are hundreds it is no wonder no one still believes. Dear oh dear said Santa my mind is so forgetful lets get them read that Christmas children world wide received so many presents Once again belief returned and the North Pole house was saved As faith in Christmas was reborn and happy faces smiled and smiled written 11/27/2014

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Date: 12/25/2023 11:49:00 PM
If I've missed this before, I'm so glad not this time anymore.A very beautiful and delightful Santa's story my dear poet friend Shadow. Suddenly, I've engrossed reading on your story until it gave me a sigh of relief. I'm glad North Pole house was saved and Christmas went on because of those children. Congratulations on your win! Hugs. I wish you all the Best on this Christmas too!
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Date: 12/14/2023 1:18:00 PM
Congrats to you, Shadow. I remember it from a long time ago. Hope you are having a happy holiday.
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Date: 12/13/2023 1:46:00 PM
A lovely story of how Christmas was saved by a kid who still believe in Santa Claus, Congrats on your win
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Date: 12/13/2023 6:29:00 PM
ty joseph for visiting my page its been a long time and your remarks are always positive hugs Shadow
Date: 6/19/2015 5:39:00 PM
I thought i would put myself in a Xmas mood when I saw this title on your list. You can write about anything, Shadow. Cute one.
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Date: 6/20/2015 3:59:00 PM
ty Andrea I love watching Santa films both new and old hugs
Date: 12/2/2014 6:47:00 AM
superb write.. :)! love the story Shadow.. :)
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Date: 11/30/2014 6:39:00 PM
Anything is possible if we believe it is!... This is a great story for the Christmas season. Very creative! Good luck in the contest, Shadow!
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Date: 12/1/2014 12:31:00 AM
ty Kelly I removed it from contest as it is not funny and put my limerick Santa in its place hugs
Date: 11/27/2014 2:44:00 PM
Wonderful Christmas story Shadow. You brought Santa and the elves to life.
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Date: 11/27/2014 4:32:00 PM
ty Brenda it was fun to write hugs
Date: 11/27/2014 2:16:00 PM
what a delightful story you have penned - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/27/2014 4:32:00 PM
ty so much Jan hugs

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