~:[CH6 - Day 359]:~ Believe

~:[CH6 - Day 359]:~ Believe

I think when I first had to take on this role as Santa, I was a bit hesitant. I rather be off to the side and just watch from afar, but being able to take a picture with everyone a the party became something I looked forward to every year. When you have your doubts, you tend not to embrace things as easily, that's a given, which is why it makes sense that your confidence and belief in something is vital to your success. I'm big on family traditions and this happens to be one of them, as we've done this longer than I can remember. As old as we all get, it's something we all have to do and it's my belief that it's something that we need to continue to do. I know that the true story behind the holiday is not about Santa or reindeer, but truly the idea of giving and selflessness is something we all need during the holidays and should continue as we move forward each and every day. As while good food and fun are often on the menu at these holiday celebrations, the hugs and kisses, the looks of love and the sounds of laughter, and the feeling of spending time with loved ones is truly the gift we all are blessed with during the holidays. As while I've always been skeptical about Santa (since I was little), I've never stopped believing that the tradition is something that brought our family together. Do I believe in Santa? I'll leave that answer unsaid, but no matter my answer, his laughter, his joy, his selflessness and his love will be heard and felt by all, as that is something I truly believe in.