When you bear a resemblance to Santa Claus, it feels like Christmas every day. There’s an unspoken expectation that sporting the white beard and hair means you’ll play the part of Santa in various situations. Last year, a delightful encounter shared by Mia Hart went viral, and recently, the popular Facebook page Love What Matters revisited her story, prompting a wave of comments from others who have encountered Santa in their own neighborhoods.
Mia’s Magical Encounter
Mia recounted her experience: “My daughter Kayla and I were at the local grocery store when we spotted a man who looked just like Santa. She couldn’t resist asking him if he was the real Santa. He chuckled and confirmed it, wishing her a Merry Christmas as he passed by. The look on her face was priceless!” She even posted a picture of Kayla with the Santa lookalike.
Shortly after, he found them again and asked if they had a moment to chat. “Of course! It’s Santa!” she exclaimed. He engaged Kayla in conversation, asking her age, her name, and what she wished for this Christmas. Then, he surprised her with some festive candy from his basket and even gave her $10 to buy some treats! She was so excited that she could buy a surprise toy for herself and her sibling. Mia remarked that this Santa was truly “keeping the holiday spirit alive for everyone!”
Community Santa Sightings
The post attracted over a thousand comments, with others sharing their own Santa sightings. For instance, Sam Parker shared a delightful photo of her husband, noting, “He interacts with kids and those young at heart every day, and it never gets old.”
In another heartwarming instance, Jenna Lee captured her daughter chasing after Mr. Snow, who was also known as Santa. “He heard her fussing about toys and kindly reminded her to be good because he would be visiting soon,” Jenna wrote. “He even gave her a little cash for ice cream after she listened attentively.” To this day, when they spot him at the store, her daughter giggles and follows him around.
Another Santa, Bob, gave some clever advice to Lucy Smith, who shared that he taught them how to gently check candy cane wrappers to see if they were intact. Meanwhile, Emma Brown shared a sweet moment of her grandkids whispering their Christmas wishes to a Santa they met at a tree lighting event, and you could see the joy in their eyes!
Familiar Faces of Santa
For some families, Santa is a familiar face. Kelly Adams sees her Santa, who happens to be her father-in-law, often, including during pizza nights. Then there’s the memorable encounter shared by Rachel Green, who recalled her daughter meeting Santa at a fast-food restaurant. “He leaned down and said, ‘I know who you think I am,’ to which she nodded. He handed her a lump of coal and told her to keep it as a reminder to stay good, or else that’s what she might get for Christmas,” Rachel revealed. “I think that lump of coal is still her favorite gift ever.”
Santa at the Beach
Who knew Santa could be spotted at the beach? Lisa White captured a moment with Santa in shorts while on vacation in Ocean City, NJ. “He was so friendly and chatted with our kids,” she said. “They were amazed he had shorts on! I told them even Santa deserves some time off.”
These Santas surely embrace their roles, delighting in the joy they bring to kids and adults alike. They often share a few dollars and some tips on being nice to avoid coal in stockings. If this playful spirit doesn’t get you in the holiday mood, we don’t know what will!
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In summary, the tales of these Santas in everyday life remind us that the spirit of Christmas can be found anywhere, especially when we encounter those who look the part and embody the joy of the season.