Practicing the Spirit of Christmas When the Decorations Are GoneLife With Santa — by Mrs. Claus The season grows quiet.The lights are packed away.The ornaments return to their boxes.The calendar no longer asks anything special of us. And yet, this is often the part of the year that asks the most. I’ve come to believe […]
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The Gifts We Carry Into the New Year
Life With Santa – A Blog by Mrs. Claus Christmas may have come and gone, but I’ve come to believe that the sweetest parts of the season don’t fit neatly under the tree or into a single December day. Some gifts linger, the very gifts we carry into the new year. They stretch into January, […]
When the Lights Go Quiet
Life With Santa — A Blog by Mrs. Claus When the Christmas season ends, the house grows quieter in a way that’s hard to explain.This quiet after Christmas often arrives gently, settling into our homes and hearts before we even realize it. For weeks, Santa’s and Mrs. Clauses live in a world filled with joy […]
December has a heartbeat all its own
December has a heartbeat all its own, steady and bright, full of footsteps, laughter, camera flashes, peppermint breath, and tiny hands tugging on Santa’s sleeve. We are right in the middle of it now, not at the beginning, not at the end, in that sacred place where everything feels alive. This is the part of […]
The Heart of Thanksgiving
A Season Worth Remembering
What is it about this season that feels so special?The smells, the feelings, the joy. From the laughter of Halloween’s spooky fun to the gratitude of Thanksgiving’s table, we move toward the glow of Christmas—a light offered to us once again. Our world can feel heavy at times—so full of tension, fear, sadness, and noise. […]
Campfires, Cozy Nights, and Family Memories
Campfires, Cozy Nights, and Family Memories Fall has a way of reminding us to slow down. The air turns crisp, sweaters make their way out of closets, and evenings seem to whisper, come closer, this moment matters. This September, our family packed up for a camping trip—and what a joy it was. Both our children […]
Goodbye, Old Friend: What Our Tree Taught Us About Life, Loss, and New Beginnings
A note from Santa’s desk
Life with Santa:
What I Learned in a Room Full of Santa’s In July, Richard and I attended the quarterly meeting of the IBRBS—International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas, Oklahoma Chapter. Now, I’ll admit it—I’ve typically avoided these meetings. They always seemed so… over the top. A room full of Santas who love the sound of their HO […]
Even Santa Needs a Break
For those of us who carry the spirit of Christmas year-round, summer offers something special: time to rest, reconnect, and recharge. It may not be sleigh rides and snow, but the glow of a campfire, the laughter of loved ones, and the stillness of a quiet morning can be just as magical. This month, we […]