Thursday, December 22, 2011

Santa and Me, c. 1960


I was a ragamuffin, pulling on the thread of my knit cap. This was most likely the Santa at Macy's Herald Square, where we always shopped for clothing and toys. I was probably asking for a Tiny Tears doll and the CandyLand game. I tell you this was a great Santa, he's exactly how I imagined him as a child. You can see I was thrilled--shy, but thrilled! I'm surprised the photo (faded as it is) survived in its folder.

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9 comments:

  1. Little NellDecember 23, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    You describe this photo perfectly. A little girl going all shy when she meets the great man himself. I hope you got what you wished for that Christmas.

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  2. Liz StrattonDecember 23, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Linda, I didn't recognize you behind your fan! But I do love your new profile picture. My has this brought back memorie...Candyland and paper chains! Loved it!

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  3. Bob ScotneyDecember 23, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Paper chains and paper bells I remember form during WWII. I don't thing I've ever seen candy sticks on trees in the UK.

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  4. PostcardyDecember 23, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    The kids on the folder remind me of the ones pictured in my first grade readers.

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  5. viridianDecember 23, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What a delightful photo. i was always scared.

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  6. Bruno LalibertéDecember 26, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    That is a great pic!! You're too darling for words!! Good thing you scanned it now to preserve this.

    Merry Xmas!!
    :)~
    HUGZ

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  7. Tattered and LostDecember 28, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    He makes me think of the Santa at Santa's Village in the Adirondacks. I don't know if the park is still there, but in the 1950s he was the most amazing Santa.

    Love the folder this is in.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    This Santa looks a very kindly sort - no wonder you're smiling so much, if a wee bit shy :-)

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  9. Mike BrubakerJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Santa spent some time at the beauty salon getting those curls! Best wishes for 2012

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