Originally published in the Dec. 11, 2013, issue
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1. What's the best part of
delivering toys on Christmas Eve?
Delivering toys on Christmas Eve is the highlight of our year. The elves
have been working all year making, wrapping and preparing the toys for my trip
around the world. Knowing that we have made a wish come true for a good boy or
girl makes all of us happy. I get particularly excited when I have placed a toy
around the tree and then look back and think that in a little while it will be
in full use.
2. What kind of cookies and drink should
we leave out for you? Anything for the elves or reindeer?
I don't think that there is a type of cookie, cake or snack that I don't love. I
am moving so fast on Christmas Eve that sometimes I just get a nibble. But I
know when I've arrived in Georgia because you have cookies and cakes with
wonderful-tasting pecans and peanuts. Santa loves fresh milk, because it is so
tasty and good for you. Occasionally, my little friends will leave a carrot or
an apple for the reindeer. They really love that. Elves, on the other hand,
love candy and Mrs. Claus makes wonderful things like Georgia peanut brittle
for them.
3. Did you buy any Georgia Grown gifts
this year?
Oh, did I ever! I came home with some wonderful sauces, jellies and a
honey spread that tastes so good on toast. I also brought some blueberry juice
that gives me so much energy! I also bought some alpaca wool socks to keep my
feet warm on Christmas Eve.
4. How do you get into houses that don't
have chimneys?
That's an easy one. Santa, as you know, is an elf. I can magically make
myself very small and slide under the door, unlock it and bring in my bag full
of toys. I do just the reverse when it is time to leave.
5. Tell us the one thing you want for
Christmas this year!
I want boys and girls to be good and be kind to their family and to one
another. That always makes me happy and being happy is what makes Christmas
merry for me.
A special thanks to Evan Karanovich, former special
assistant to the commissioner, and Harris Blackwood of the Governor’s Office
for Highway Safety for helping put the Market Bulletin in touch with Santa Claus.
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