We hear stories about him bringing gifts to children who have been good throughout the year.  Legend also says he lives with his missus and his elves on the land of perpetual snow, presumably the North Pole.  And on Christmas Eve, he rides his sleigh to bring presents to children around the world.  He is fat, wears a red suit with white trimmings wrapped with his thick black belt, sports a big pair of black boots and carries a huge bag containing toys and other goodies.  We call him by many monikers:  St. Nick, Kris Kringle, and Father Christmas.  But children usually call him by one name – Santa Claus. 

Santa Claus is a famous figure in Western cultures that brings joys and presents to homes of the good children.  Legend says that this plump and jolly white-bearded man “is making a list, and checking it twice to find out who’s naughty or nice,” as the popular Christmas carol goes.  On the houses of good children, Rudolf and the rest of the reindeers will make a stop on the roof as the clandestine and secret Santa Claus slips inside the house through the chimney on the roof.  Once inside, Santa delivers his presents that include toys, candies and other gifts.

For us grown ups, Santa Claus is as real as the Tooth Fairy and that elusive little bunny that runs around every Easter.  But there was a time in our lives when we genuinely believed it was really Santa who would leave us toys on a Christmas night.  That is the beauty of childhood innocence. 

Bring back the magic of Christmas.  Be the secret Santa to your family and friends.  Together, let us feel the joy of our innocence in knowing that somewhere out there, our secret Santa has something in store for us this Christmas Day.  Check out Santa’s Bag, and let his magical little elves help you in exchanging gifts with your family, friends and co-workers.