The simple joys of community, kids eagerly awaiting Santa Claus‘s arrival, free hot cider and ginger snaps, a crisp cold night and lots of fire trucks lined up on Main Avenue – that’s what was happening in Ocean Grove tonight. Peter and I joined our friends, Trish and Ron at the Fireman’s Park early in the evening. The volunteer Fire Department of our little town sponsors this annual event.
Santa’s sleigh was in the park awaiting his arrival by fire truck! That was a sight and a sound! At least 6 fire trucks and an Emergency vehicle came wheeling down Main Avenue with sirens wailing and lights flashing. The kids screamed and jumped up and down because Santa Claus was coming. By the way, Trish did too!!!
We sipped piping hot cider and munched on ginger snaps and watched the long line of kids wend their way to Santa. Once on his lap, you could see joy on the faces of the little ones – the believers!
Santa Claus Arrives
photo by Trish Martin
pMrs. Santa Claus Came Along for the Ride
photo by Trish Martin
I Believe
photo by Trish Martin
Trish and Ron
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