DECEMBER 23, 2025 – Santa was just about to leave the house to go to the Activity Centre to check on the preps for the Christmas party and dance. Just then his wife Maryse came in.”You’ve been busy all morning, Love” , he said to her.
“Yes”, she replied.” Lots to do. I was checking on Marie who has a cold and on Ashley who will be delivering a baby girl elf in a week. Ashley’s husband Mark is a basket case already. They will call her “Searra’.
Santa said, “What a lovely name. A lot of hubbies get nervous when the baby is due. Poor guy”, Santa laughed.
“Yes and I have some other news. I want to go.”
Suprised, Santa said, “Go where?”
“With you on the trip Christmas Eve to bring toys to all the children of the world.’
Thinking she was just joking .he laughed and said, “You would not like it….too frosty and too small a sleigh.”
“Yes, but I went to Tony at the elf tailor shop this morning with one of you old suits which is insulated and he is going to adjust the size for me. I also went to the stable and talked with Kevin , that wonderful old elf in charge . He said that there is another old sleigh there which is bigger and room enough for us both. He is getting it out and give it a good polish. The reindeer were snorting while I talked with him. They were surprised, I guess. “
His heart dropped to his toes. I bet the reindeer were snorting for sure, he thought to himself. She means it.
Finally he said, “Well my dear, sounds like a plan but there will b a lot of milk and cookies to eat. Hard on the waistline.”
She laughed, ” You can eat them.’
” I am going to the centre now. See you for lunch later.” He left with a heavy heart.
Outside small flakes of snow were falling in the air. As he walked, he suddenly felt a warm soft breeze swirling around him. A gentle voice seem to say, ” Let it be. Let it be.”
“Let it be”, he said.” How can i do that? She is a wonderful wife and I love her dearly but I don’t want her on the trip. She never stops talking – I can’t take that all night!!”
Again the gentle voice said, “Let it be.”
“Well, I guess, he said, “I have no choice ….no other path to follow. Ok, I will try my best…to just let it all fall into place and…let it be, as best I can. Thank You.”
He went into the stable. Kevin was polishing the old sleigh. The staff of elves were grooming the reindeer. Allan was brushing Rudolph. Gary, Donner. Rick , Vlixen. Larry, Dasher and Dancer . Alex, Comet. John, Cupid, Gerry, Prancer and Blitzen. Jackie was busy checking the harness and leash. All was well.
He left and went to the centre where Sandra and Brian were putting the last touches to the prep for the party. The band was rehearsing. He gave Penny and Bailey hugs and told them he’d see them tomorrow.
He went home for lunch.. He and Maryse talked about the trip and all it would mean to the children who would be getting their toys, She was so excited and he was happy to see her so happy but.. it was hard to deal with. He kept telling himself, let it be, let it be.
The next day the party was in full swing and after the meal. the dance floor was crowded. Finally Santa said to Maryse. ” It is just about time for us to leave. ” She said,” OK, but I want to check on Ashley before I go and give her and Mark a big hug.”
“OK”, he said.”See you soon. Give them my love too, please.”
Santa said good bye to everyone at the party and went to the stable. The heavier suits were there and he dressed as he and the reindeer and the staff waited for his wife.
Suddenly she arrived and said, “I can’t go.”
“You can’t go?”, he asked.
“No, Ashley has gone into labour and Mark is all shook up. She has gone to the hospital. Her sister can’t arrive until tomorrow. I have to stay and support them. I am sorry, Santa.”
“Well”, Santa said. “Yes, of course”. He gave her a big hug
” Give them my love and wish them all the best.”
She hugged him and left.
Santa walked outside in the cool air for a few minutes. as the flakes of snow fell. Again, the soft warm breeze swirled around him.
He said’ Well, on this holiest of nights, all is well. Thank You.’ Let it be’ is the best wisdom I have learned. Thank You.”
He returned to the stable and soon Santa and the reindeer were flying through the air.”Hi ho Silver, away”, he joked as they flew.
He started to sing, “Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero anoy felicidad
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas, I want to wish you a Merry christmas,
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart.”
Merry Christmas, everyone. Dawn