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Santa’s visit a
special day of magic
Greenville Eagles 2177…
“That’s just Santa’s helper, right? The real Santa is at the North Pole
right now?”
“No… that’s the real Santa. He came here just for all of you.”
“But shouldn’t he be making toys?”
“He is. He’s making toys. He’s visiting children everywhere. And he’s
here visiting us.”
The boy – about five or six – was skeptical.
“Okay. How do you think he gets all those toys in his bag and on his
sled, then takes them to the boys and girls all over the world in one
night?”
“Well… his bag is magic.”
“And so is he. And his sled. He can be anywhere he wants to be… all at
one time. Everything about Santa is magic. You believe in Santa, don’t
you?”
Enthusiast nod.
“Then you have to believe in the magic of Christmas and the gifts he
brings us. Oops. Your turn. Santa’s waiting for you…”
Convinced… maybe… the young boy bounced up on the stage to give his
Christmas list to Santa.
Santa’s recent visit to The Greenville Eagles was enjoyed by more than
100 children and grandchildren of Eagles members. Members appreciated
Santa’s devotion and attention to the children, noting the time he
spent with each individual child.
“You could see he really wanted to make this special for the kids,”
said one member.
At Santa’s request, Aerie President Steffanie Baker and Auxiliary
President Lois Fowble, handed out his toys to each child after he
visited with them. Every present had the child’s name on it and was
brought straight from the North Pole especially for that child.
The Eagles also handed out sacks of candy and fruit to the children
during its annual Kids Christmas Party. Face painting and cookie decorating were part of the treats offered by The Eagles.
Greenville Eagles 2177 is a fraternal organization devoted to service
to the community, its youth and its members. Membership applications
are available to anyone over 21. They can be filled out at the Downtown
facility on Third Street.
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