Christmas in July Gift Pick-up Event will be on July 25th and located at Bennett’s Smartickles parking lot. 986 Medina Road (Rt.18) just east of Rt. 94, Conveniently Located Between I-71 & I-77. The Event will be a drive through pick up with appearances from Santa, Mrs. Claus, and some of their Elves. All socialContinue reading “Christmas in July Pick-Up Event”
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Toy Store
What is your favorite toy store when you were growing up? Santa has a huge advantage because my workshop is my toy store everyday. Mrs. Claus, the Elves, and I get to make, see, explore, and play with any toy you can imagine. But I would like you to think of the magical feeling youContinue reading “Toy Store”
Magic or Miracle
Do you believe in Magic? Humans have been obsessed with Magic for all ages. Today slight of hand and medium magicians entertain us like Houdini, David Copperfield, and Shin Lin. Literature is full of magic from Merlin to Harry Potter. Magic is a power a man possesses to make something happen that defies science andContinue reading “Magic or Miracle”
Thank You
Two simple easy words that pack so much power and we use way to little. We teach are children to say “Please” and “Thank You” to be polite. It is truly endearing to hear a child say Thank You. But do we help them understand the power of those two simple words. The power ofContinue reading “Thank You”
All time Best Christmas Present
We all remember the joy of receiving the best gift ever. And some kids say this every gift they open. But can you name the one best gift ever? The answer is much different when your a Child then when an adult. Beauty pageant contestants often want “World Peace” some people say “Can’t we justContinue reading “All time Best Christmas Present”
Gift Giving
When we think of Santa Claus and gifts we think of Christmas and gifts under the tree or in stockings hung by the fire. What an awesome, peaceful, and wondrous vision. But Saint Nick’s first tale of nighttime gifts was the story of the Widower with three daughters an no dowry to be able toContinue reading “Gift Giving”
Santa Goes to Jail
There was a great Christian Persecution in the years of 299 to 313 AD called the Diocletian Persecution. Antiochian fortune tellers informed Emperor Diocletian that their inability to interpret omens was caused by the presence of Christians in his territory. They decided that the most effective way was to force everyone to publicly offer sacrificesContinue reading “Santa Goes to Jail”
Peace on Earth Good will to Men
A simple phrase bestowed on shepherds in fields with their sheep by Angels of the Lord. A simple phrase that invokes all that the world needs today. A phrase filled with solutions, inclusion, comfort, security, fulfillment, wholeness, harmony, and well being. These are a far cry from what we hear proclaimed on the news today.Continue reading “Peace on Earth Good will to Men”
Why? Christmas in July
Well there are many theories for Christmas in July. One is that it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere and places like Australia and New Zealand have been celebrating Christmas for years in July. Or maybe 1892 French Opera Werther, that mentions Christmas songs in July. Or the 1940 Hollywood movie Christmas in July writtenContinue reading “Why? Christmas in July”
Christmas in July
Ho, Ho, Ho. We are announcing today June 1st, Christmas in July Covid-19 Fund Raiser. Santa Claus/St. Nicholas lost his parents to a deadly plague much like Covid-19 in the 3rd century that spread across Lycia Asia Minor (present day Turkey). During these times there was not the system of first responders and medical personnelContinue reading “Christmas in July”
