I was sitting drinking a cup of tea and reading the Guardian when I heard the sound of piped carols. It got louder and louder; then there was a knock on the door. I opened it to find Father Christmas sitting on his sleigh outside, though there were no reindeers in evidence; he was being pulled along by a man in a Landrover. It is a lovely festive tradition in Ashburton. In the days up to Christmas, Santa travels around the town, calling on local children and raising money for charity.
Monday 22 December 2008
Santa comes early
I was sitting drinking a cup of tea and reading the Guardian when I heard the sound of piped carols. It got louder and louder; then there was a knock on the door. I opened it to find Father Christmas sitting on his sleigh outside, though there were no reindeers in evidence; he was being pulled along by a man in a Landrover. It is a lovely festive tradition in Ashburton. In the days up to Christmas, Santa travels around the town, calling on local children and raising money for charity.
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I remember this happening in Torcross, Devon when I was a child. I think the Rotary put it on and I'm not sure if it still happens, but was warmed to read it does somewhere! I used to think Santa and the sleigh came very late at night (as it was dark), but it was probably around 5pm. I'm also inspired by your wild swims, I hear the Lochs in the Hebrides are fr-freeezing but I'm game to give it a try!
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