pere noel/father christmas, by jan pashely
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it’s not long now, santa….
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“not believe in santa claus! you might as well not believe in fairies!”
* francis p. church
* Francis Pharcellus Church was an American publisher and editor.
In 1897, Church wrote the editorial “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”.
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Papa Noel flies down the Mississippi River to New Orleans on Christmas Eve. Bonfires on the levee light the way.
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I believe in faeries, so I believe in Santa … ‘a promise, that is not hollow’
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<3
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🧑🎄🎅
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<3
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Soon the ride begins, Beth.
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Right!
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I believed in Santa Claus way past the age of believing in Santa Claus. I wanted to make my mother happy and she knew it. But happiness is the best part of Christmas.
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Yes and yes
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❤️🎅
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My mom swore that as a small child, on Christmas eve, they heard on the roof of the house what sounded like hoof steps!
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I think so too!
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What a beautiful picture 🤗
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She’s so talented
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Absolutely 🤗
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🥰🌲🥰
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<3
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I, wholeheartedly, believe in magic of all kinds.
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me too, Jim –
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What a delightful illustration!
(My sister and I heard hooves on the roof one year)
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Santa is very tall! It’s a lovely image, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I really liked this likeness of him
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I can feel the excitement in the air. Perfect timing, Beth!
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getting so close…
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hohoho
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bowl full of jelly
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☃ ️ ིྀ྇⋆ᘓમ૨ıડτന੨ડ⋆ ིྀ྇☃️
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<3
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Thank you for reading to the chicklets tonight. They are so happy you arrived at The Coop and they would love this beautiful post which is absolutely true. Not believing in Sants Claus! You might as well nt believe in fairies. We KNOW there are fairies. 🎅🏻
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right!!
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Absolutely.
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he’s coming, Beth: only a few more sleeps; what joys will he bring ?
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all will be surprises
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Wonderful, Beth! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄
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you too, Lauren –
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What a beautiful painting! Church’s editorial was wonderful, and I especially like his quote.
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it was so fascinating to me
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And to me!
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