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In the midst of the shopping rush and holiday parties, I’m reminded of and sensitive to the fact that this season isn’t always “magical” for those who may be struggling financially, physically, or emotionally. This is the time of year when charitable organizations reach out to the public for help in providing even the most disadvantaged with a memorable Christmas.
For the fourth year in a row, Macy’s Clothing Store has partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to collect letters for Santa. Children and adults can visit their local Macy’s stores across the country to write letters at the Believe Stations and then drop them into the Santa Mail letterboxes. The letters are even stamped and addressed to Santa at The North Pole (adorable!). Macy’s will donate $1 to the organization for each letter received (up to $1 million). Over the past 3 years, Macy’s has collected more than 4 million letters to Santa.
This year’s campaign is inspired by the New York Sun’s “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” editorial from 1897. As such, visitors to the store can take a photo with Virginia and her friends from the animated holiday classic. Additionally, if you have a smart phone (IOS and Android platforms), be sure to download the free Believe-o-Magic app, which gives users the ability take photos and interact with Virginia and her friends. Once the photo is taken, you can upload it into a holiday card template to be shared via email or Facebook.
If you’d like to begin writing your letter to Santa, just visit Macy’s Believe website. There are a variety of ways to decorate the letter and then print it off to drop in the Santa Mailbox at your local Macy’s Believe Station.
This year, for the very first time, both of my children were happy about visiting Santa. For the past four years, at least one of my children have been afraid, which makes for interesting photos. It was neat to see both of them together on Santa’s lap, whispering their hopes and wishes to him.
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Just watching them run into the living room Christmas morning was a “memorable” moment
I love that kids just are in awe of everything at this time of year.
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probably the 1st yr i took him to see santa and his face full of terror as i left him on his lap to take pictures
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My husband drove Santa in our town’s Christmas parade this year. My son ended up having to ride with them (he’s 4) and Santa asked if he was going to be his elf. Made my little guy feel pretty special 🙂
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I guess the most memorable was when my daughter told someone younger than her that Santa wasn’t real~
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My son’s most memorable moment was when his father drove a go-cart for him up to the window he was standing by on Christmas day
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my most memorable santa moment was that every year a house nearby went waaay over the top decorating their house and yard and the old man who lived there would dress as santa, sit in a sleigh, and hand out oranges to kids instead of candy canes after they’d shared their wish list.
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My boyfriend recently dressed as Santa for a charity event and he was the cutest!
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I took my Granddaughter to see Santa. I wondered what she would ask for for Christmas. She politely asked for a puzzle and a Teddy Bear. Awww, all the kids before her were asking for things I have never even heard of. She is such a humble and selfless (almost) 5 year old.
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Oh man that is the first time I took my son to sit on Santa’s lap. Every kid cries, right? Well, mine cried so hard he actually threw up on Santa! I was mortified at the time, but looking back now it was pretty funny! Poor Santa!
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My most memorable Santa moment would be going to the Christmas parade and chasing after the candy that Santa threw
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When he came to our house last year!
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My brother-in-law dressed up as Santa many times when my kids were little. They never once asked if it was Uncle Dan.
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My son had a memorable moment with Santa at the mall recently when he was telling him hello and Merry Christmas.
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I never went on Santa’s lap, ever. I was too afraid.
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Had to be when Santa wrapped the whole livingroom and had a glitter note telling them not to open til mom and dad got up
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Sadly my girls were tweens when they came into my life so I have no Santa moments with them. They do love their stockings and expect on each year though they’re in their mid twenties now. 🙂
For my son it was 2 years ago this year. He was looking out the front window and Santa was walking up the walkway. He was so excited
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My 2 1/2 year daughter was thrilled to see Santa. She sat on his lap and was smiling when all of a sudden the chair Santa was sitting on collapsed with Santa and my daughter. I think it is going to be a long time before she wants to sit on Santa’s lap again.
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Meeting Santa for the first time and loving him!
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I think the year santa came to our house was the most memorable for the girls.
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When Santa came to daycare and seeing some kids cry and be so scared. My kids loved Santa though and hopped right on his lap!
I remember when my son got his indoor basketball game from Santa and because it was so large, Santa put it in his toy room along with a very fun balloon trail to the toy. He was so impressed and excited, his face was a total kodak moment!
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We don’t really do Santa around here, but I remember attending a breakfast with Santa when I was a little girl at a fancy restaurant and I thought it was awesome.
A few years back, my husband’s company had a Christmas party…Santa included. My son was about 4 then and was absolutely terrified. He finally went up to see Santa, but not without big sister to protect him!!
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I still have a picture of my son’s first visit with Santa and he was crying and reaching for me.
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I remember watching our local news waiting for the Santa “tracker”. He would always be close – so then we would jump into bed and try with all our might to fall asleep. Lol
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My daughter’s most memorable Santa moment was when she made gingerbread cookies for Santa last year and insisted on using a low-sugar recipe because Santa needs to lose weight! LOL
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I think the first time I took my son to see santa at the mall
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I guess his first visit was the most memorable because it was the first
memorable moment was when the kids got funny christmas gifts and started crying haha
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One of my memories is of waiting in line for 2 hours to see Santa at a downtown store, but it was worth in in the end!
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when my oldest son pee’d on santa’s outfit – embarassing! yet funny
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I guess seeing Santa in all the Christmas shows since she’s never been to see a “real” Santa.
My oldest son’s first visit to Santa. He was not very happy!
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We have several adorable photos of our daughter over the years when she happily sat on Santa’s lap.
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My son’s first visit w/Santa was memorable. The Santa was about 18-yrs old (no joke) and my son was crying and trying to run away, and the photographer (also very young) was laughing so hard (at presumably his friend) that it was a general all around disaster. The picture, however, is still my husband’s favorite…Santa in distress and the top of our son’s face as he wiggled free from him.
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My most memorable Santa moment was the first time our daughter saw Santa at the mall. She was so excited.
I remember going to see Santa as a child and having my picture taken at the mall.
I have a picture when I’m aged 3 taking a picture with Santa and I’m scared and crying it’s really funny.
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My daughter was scared to death of Santa when she was 2 and 3.
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My daughter asked for batteries one year. I think she was about 6 or 7. So, I bought her 10 packages and wrapped them up. After finishing opening up her presents, I noticed there was one left. I said, “Samantha, you forgot to open your present from Santa”. She shook her head no with a scared look on her face, and I asked why. She said she felt it and it was heavy, so she though it was a lump of coal. The whole family was laughing hysterically. That is the best memory. Happy holidays! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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