Jackson and Me: Duelling Santas solve a riddle

When grandson Jack was four or five years old he visited at Christmas and a fight almost broke out between Santas.

And maybe another one.


Jackson found a wee Christmas tree that had three Santas underneath as decoration and began to play with them.

It wasn’t long before he had a Santa in each hand and introduced one to the other.

“Hi, I’m Santa,” said one.

“No, I’m Santa,” said the other.

Then he put one down and picked up another one.

“Hi, I’m Santa,” said the first.

“No you’re not. I’m Santa,” said the other.

As he played a familiar thought returned to my head.


["Back off, Santa. No, you back off.": photo GAH]

Jackson, and many other children, don’t need a lot of expensive toys to engage their imagination.

Three small Santas might be all some boys and girls need to have fun - and thoroughly entertain the grownups.

So? What to get Jack and Ollie for Christmas?

Something easy.

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Merry Christmas to all

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