It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Happy Half Christmas!

For some reason, a lot of people tend to think about Christmas in July. Maybe it’s because in many places it’s the middle of summer and very hot. They dream of the cool snow to take their minds off the heat. Or maybe it’s to remind themselves of the gifts they received and the joy it brought to them.

But of course here in the North Pole we think about it all year long! I especially like June 25, because it reminds me that we are half way to the next Christmas — only 183 days to go. There’s much to do before the next Christmas Eve.

Jolly Old Santa's Naughty and Nice Book
My Naughty & Nice book is always handy for making notes.

I like to let my elves know all through the year how well they’re doing and that I appreciate their hard work. So I thought it would be a good idea to let you know that I’m thinking about every one of you children (of all ages!) during this week of half Christmas. Yes, the Naughty and Nice list is right here beside me, but you know what? I don’t See too many of you on the Naughty list right now. And for those of you who are, there’s still plenty of time to get back on the Nice list.

Jolly Old Santa is all about the Gift of Giving. Here are my four easy ways to help you stay on the Nice list and share the joy of the Christmas season every day of the year.

If you believe, Give the Gift of…List of ways to give: a hug, a smile, a kind word, a helping hand.

Make it your goal to share these gifts every day. You’ll put a smile on those around you…

and on yourself when you look in the mirror — or take a selfie!