The Santa we see every year is about as real as it gets. But in his realness lies a certain creepiness I can't ignore.
See below.
And that florid face. Alcohol or North Pole cold weather?
Why DOES he need the belt buckle nametag? Isn't it obvious who he is?
And the happy face. How does he conjure up such a happy, happy face for all the little girls and boys?
Ah, well. The kids love him, so no matter!
Linking up with Letters for Lucas and Mommy of a Monster's Santa link up today. Thanks for the great link up, ladies!
The huge 'Santa' belt buckle totally cracked me up!! Your girls are so sweet.
Posted by: Alison@Mama Wants This | 12/16/2011 at 05:00 AM
Your girls are dolls. As long as he doesn't have urine dripping down his leg "Bad Santa" style I'd call it a win, but I wouldn't stand more than 5 feet away! That belt buckle is weird.
Posted by: Poppy | 12/16/2011 at 07:04 AM
He's definitly been into the elf brew. :)
Posted by: Mercy | 12/16/2011 at 07:18 AM
I do often find santa far too creepy but the past three years my grandfather has been the local santa so that helps the creep factor. My daughter may have started to clue into who santa "really" is though so we may not be able to keep up the charade much longer with him.
Thank goodness the "real" santa visited her school this week and renewed her faith.
TGIF ;)
Posted by: Amanda | OneMommysThoughts | 12/16/2011 at 07:21 AM
Yeah, we actually don't do Santa anymore. It freaked the kids out so much we just gave up. They're happier from a distance and less emotionally scarred so I'm happy with that!
Posted by: Lizbeth | 12/16/2011 at 07:33 AM
That belt buckle is a little out of control...
Posted by: Rach (DonutsMama) | 12/16/2011 at 07:46 AM
LOL yes definitely is a jolly Santa...must be some extra eggnog!
Posted by: Natalie | 12/16/2011 at 10:43 AM
LOL at "alcohol or North Pole weather?"
When you strip away the magic of Santa Claus and really look at the facts, he really is pretty creepy. I mean, he's an old man who not only enjoys having kids sit on his lap, but then he also breaks into your house in the middle of the night to bring them gifts. Methinks if Santa wasn't so magical, Dateline's Chris Hanson might be paying him a visit.
Posted by: Kristin @ What She Said | 12/16/2011 at 11:08 AM
That's hilarious. Yes, the belt buckle is weird, but it's the key ring that creeps me out. Doesn't he go down the chimney after his reindeer drop him off on the roof? And that smile? Does he drinks milk with his cookies, or is that egg nog with a little extra sumpin' sumpin'?
Posted by: Melissa | 12/16/2011 at 11:18 AM
Hee! Cute, even with the buckle! :)
Posted by: Galit Breen | 12/16/2011 at 12:15 PM
He does look very "jolly" ;)
Posted by: Carolyn | 12/16/2011 at 01:27 PM
Okay, the "magic key" is totally creepy. And I half expected a diamond-studded grill to accompany the belt blingity bling. He gets points for looking very genuine, though! :) Very cute pics of the girls (as always!)
Posted by: Wombat Central | 12/16/2011 at 07:01 PM
I don't think I've ever seen one with such a big buckle...and the key ring! These Santas do creep me out a little...
Posted by: Practical Parenting | 12/16/2011 at 09:37 PM
Well last year we went to a breakfast with Santa at a
Church. Apparently, Santa was hot and chose not to wear anything underneath his outfit.
His boob hung out of his suit in about 90% of the photos that were taken.
Barf
Posted by: Kimberly | 12/17/2011 at 06:03 AM
The worst Santa we ever encountered was thin, young, and had red hair sticking out of his hat. The Dudes were livid. Not sure what that mall was thinking! Came by from SITS!
Posted by: dumb mom | 12/17/2011 at 06:14 AM
Santa is kind of creepy! But your girls? Adorable!
Thanks for linking up.
Happy holidays!
Posted by: Tonya | 12/17/2011 at 09:17 AM
Maybe he needs the belt buckle in case people don't recognize him hahahaha
But I really do give credit to all of the men out there who dress up as Santa just to make kids happy!
Posted by: Becca | 12/17/2011 at 09:33 AM
I'll give Santa the benefit of the doubt and say he's only this happy because he's posing for the photo. Well I hope that's the reason.
Posted by: Rebecca | 12/17/2011 at 09:21 PM
Too funny! He does look interestingly jolly and the magic key?! Nice. I guess for the homes with no chimney...lol. Hilarious and relatable post! =0)
Posted by: @KeinyaL | 12/18/2011 at 03:10 PM
I can't help but giggle at the flushed cheeks and the belt buckle. From a distance ;)
Posted by: angela | 12/18/2011 at 07:28 PM