Santa-san!

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I took on a new role today: Santa Claus! or Santa-san as the Japanese call him. I was asked by the Habu pre-school to play the part of Santa for their kids. It was so much fun! When I got there I was ushered through the back door to make sure that no one saw me. I was dressed in a full Santa costume and then brought out on stage to a crowd of 71 little kids. Imagine a room full of tiny faces totally shocked to see this giant, foreign Santa-san standing in front of them shouting 'HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas!' There a good chance that I was the first foreign person they have ever seen in real life...not to mention the oh-so-fabulous 'man' that they believe will bring them gifts on Dec. 25th! It was priceless!!

We had a Q & A session where they asked me about Mrs. Claus, where I live, how much snow is there, and what I will bring them for Christmas. Then I sang them Silent Night and Jingle Bells (a little embarassing!!). Each of the age groups performed a song as well. Oh, the kids were ages one to five! Sooooo cute! The five year olds also had a candle lighting ceremony, where they sang a song and Santa (me!) lit their candles. I handed out a few presents, and we had group photos. All the kids were fighting to sit on my knee! I'm so glad I had the chance to do this!

Merry Christmas!

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Photos

Merry Christmas Daiki!
He's 2 years old.....and he gave me a kiss on the cheek! Awwwww

Santa sings!
"Jingle Bells" and "Silent Night" in English!!

2 yr old group
they were fighting to get to sit on Santa's lap!
i don't have a picture of the 1 yr olds....but they were extra cute!

5 yr old girls
p.s. the characters written on the bunnies in the background spells out "Christmas"

Comments

[Stayshi]

Priceless!
Hi Heather! The photo of "Santa" with the microphone is classic! Love it...rock on, Santa:)

[anonymous]

Priceless!
Hi Heather! The photo of "Santa" with the microphone is classic! Love it...rock on, Santa:) from Stayshi

[leslie]

oh my goodness
i cannot imagine you singing in front of all those people! you'll have to give me a rendition when you get home! that's amazing.

[Lara]

Heather... you´re nuts!!! I am laughing so hard I´m crying right now at the internet cafe!!!! I can only imagine you! I wish I was there! A red head Santa! Love it!

[Sana]

That's so cute!

[nikki benson]

Help!
hello, i am amazed of everythingyour doing in Japan, i am from america, just got back from europe no more than 1 month ago and now im going no another study abroad trip to japan for 7 weeks. Im nervous, excited, happy at the same time but im not sure what to expect with such differetn cultures.. Please email me and let me know prices and things to kno before i go .. i may change my mind.thank you nicole [e-mail] 3 e's on the cheeekz thanks. nikki

[Lisa]

Lovin' the costume!
Heather... that's awesome that you got to be Santa-san!!!! Looks like it was sooo much fun!

[Becky]

love ya
I miss you a lot. It looks like your having an amazing time. I can't wait to hear from you. Peace Man.

[Soloman]

Santa Heather is my favourite Santa, EVER!