New Christmas tradition

Our church has an Advent Fair and St. Nicholas Party. They really are 2 different things (the fair is put on by the religious ed. staff and the St. Nicholas Party is hosted by the Knights of Columbus). But they were smart and held them on the same day with slightly overlapping times. That way you could hit both and have a double-fun afternoon. On the way to church, Joel was discussing the fact that Santa has many names, including Saint Nicholas. (St. Nicholas had put treats in his shoe during Sunday school that day.) What followed might have been a bit confusing, although no one seemed to think so.....

We got to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus . Anna sure gave him a funny look, but willing sat on his lap after Joel jumped on.

The Advent Fair and St. Nicholas parties were well loved by everyone. Of course if there is a craft involved Carolyn is REALLY in her element!

The kids also got to visit with Saint Nicholas. For being one person, with different names, he sure sure has a variety of looks - and all in the same day! Anna didn't think St. Nick looked strange at all....priests look like this all the time at church (or at least more so than they look like Santa).