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A Santa Emergency

 



Friends, there is an emergency. A Santa emergency. It says so right here.


Payne Christmas Trees, Levering Avenue in Elkridge


Apparently Santa is experiencing an emergency. I’ve done some research on the HoCoLocal scene and I think it may be because he is overworked. Or, possibly, overfed.


Only a small sampling…


Santa has been spreading good cheer all over town and twice on Sundays. But one can only hope he’ll have the good sense to steer clear of this mêlée.



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Now, there’s a quick way to get on the Naughty List!  Still, Santa is well known for getting along with everyone.


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But maybe not everyone.




I see that some of Santa’s friends will be gathering at the Clarksville Commons this morning.


Santa Gnomes by the Salvaged Stitch

And these lovely pillows are on offer in my local Buy Nothing Group “…in case Santa needs a bit of bulking up this year?”






Padding or no padding, the man in red is slated to be putting in an appearance following the Winter Parade in Oakland Mills this afternoon.



And I have it on good authority that you’ll find him at the Christmas Market at Clarksville Commons from 11 am to around noon. (Market Hours are 9 am - 1 pm)




Hmm…I wonder if Santa likes sticky buns? 


Rob and Sons Bakehouse. They make more than sticky buns, really.


For that matter, I’d definitely sign up for a “Sticky Buns with Santa” event, despite the alliteration.

Santa or no Santa, have a wonderful Saturday. And think some good thoughts for the Payne Christmas Tree & Holiday Market Santa. Hopefully he’ll be back on his feet soon. 


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