It's Always Christmas When You're Santa Claus

For most of the year, my uncle sells heavy equipment machinery parts in the Northwest Chicago suburb of Bartlet, but for 2 months he earns a living as old St. Nicholas himself.  He has a real beard - dyed white and nearly one foot long - he drives a red Ford pickup truck he calls his "sleigh", and he wears red almost everyday of the year.  In this story, he explains what it means to be Santa 24/7 and how he draws inspiration from the memory his late father, who was also a working santa for over 35 years of his life.  My uncle IS Santa Claus - just listen, he'll tell you.

For the past 3 years my uncle has been the official Santa Claus for Chicago's Thanksgiving Day parade.  In addition, this year he was invited to assist with Chicago's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

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PLEASE credit JASON SEAR as the producer & editor of this piece.  Thanks!

For most of the year, my uncle sells heavy equipment machinery parts in the Northwest Chicago suburb of Bartlet, but for 2 months he earns a living as old St. Nicholas himself.  He has a real beard - dyed white and nearly one foot long - he drives a red Ford pickup truck he calls his "sleigh", and he wears red almost everyday of the year.  In this story, he explains what it means to be Santa 24/7 and how he draws inspiration from the memory his late father, who was also a working santa for over 35 years of his life.  My uncle IS Santa Claus - just listen, he'll tell you.

For the past 3 years my uncle has been the official Santa Claus for Chicago's Thanksgiving Day parade.  In addition, this year he was invited to assist with Chicago's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

*I'm open to editing of this piece for your station, but please Email me first to get approval. 

PLEASE credit JASON SEAR as the producer & editor of this piece.  Thanks!

For most of the year, my uncle sells heavy equipment machinery parts in the Northwest Chicago suburb of Bartlet, but for 2 months he earns a living as old St. Nicholas himself.  He has a real beard - dyed white and nearly one foot long - he drives a red Ford pickup truck he calls his "sleigh", and he wears red almost everyday of the year.  In this story, he explains what it means to be Santa 24/7 and how he draws inspiration from the memory his late father, who was also a working santa for over 35 years of his life.  My uncle IS Santa Claus - just listen, he'll tell you.

For the past 3 years my uncle has been the official Santa Claus for Chicago's Thanksgiving Day parade.  In addition, this year he was invited to assist with Chicago's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

*I'm open to editing of this piece for your station, but please Email me first to get approval. 

PLEASE credit JASON SEAR as the producer & editor of this piece.  Thanks!

For most of the year, my uncle sells heavy equipment machinery parts in the Northwest Chicago suburb of Bartlet, but for 2 months he earns a living as old St. Nicholas himself.  He has a real beard - dyed white and nearly one foot long - he drives a red Ford pickup truck he calls his "sleigh", and he wears red almost everyday of the year.  In this story, he explains what it means to be Santa 24/7 and how he draws inspiration from the memory his late father, who was also a working santa for over 35 years of his life.  My uncle IS Santa Claus - just listen, he'll tell you.

For the past 3 years my uncle has been the official Santa Claus for Chicago's Thanksgiving Day parade.  In addition, this year he was invited to assist with Chicago's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

*I'm open to editing of this piece for your station, but please Email me first to get approval. 

PLEASE credit JASON SEAR as the producer & editor of this piece.  Thanks!