Santa Claus visits Nagano Prefecture...
This is the third year that I had a chance to met Santa... He told me that he had a great time with everyone there... Rudolph (aka: the Red-Nosed Reindeer) put in a guest appearance and helped Santa hand out presents to the kindergartners. Afterward there...
The kids really got into the season festivities....
They put on a show... with Christmas songs, hand bells, and traditional skits Parents with cameras on every turn ; ) Casey
I had a lot of fun...
and enjoyed being involved in the community... getting to know the kids, parents, and teachers over the years has been very satisfying... Casey
Warmth
In these times with so much bad news and horrible things going on in the world, your post gives so much warmth. So good to see that kids are truly happy (by the looks of it) I know I know there are millions of kids in war zones what have you that are less...
The nature of the holiday season...
By all indications the kids had a good time... the teachers and staff have created a warm and welcoming service for the community. There are always a few very young ones that didn't quite know what to think of Santa... maybe next year ; ) The audience als...
I am sure you will have a joyful time in Japan ; )
Looking forward to see you next week....
It was a lot of fun fernando...
I hung out in the kitchen with cooks to avoid being recognized by the kids... the "senior" ladies were as much fun as the little ones ; )... so far very little snow this year... I hope I can catch some in January in Hokkaido... most ski areas are sufferin...