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December 20, 2024 • Volume 5, Issue #51
INSIDE: • Around Town.... 10B • Churches............ 8B • Classifieds........... 8C • Education........... 6B • Fun & Games.... 10C • Pets for Adoption �� 3A • Obituaries.......... 9A • Voices................. 1B • Weather............. 9A
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Been thinkin’ about the only place left – SEE PAGE 1B
A Christmas miracle 80 years ago – SEE PAGE 1C.
AREA Santa is shown in pre-flight conference with Flight Captain Donner in the study of Santa’s North Pole villa. Donner, along with Rudolph of course, led a long, round-theAPPRECIATION world flight that included the Ozarks. (Photo submitted by a helpful elf)
Branson Globe asks Santa some important questions
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BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson Globe recently had the opportunity to do an exclusive interview with Santa Claus. Even though Santa is very busy, making toys and preparing for the biggest night of the year, he graciously made time to answer some probing questions. 1. What are your favorite toys? Santa: “My favorite toys are Thomas the Tank Engine, Barbie Dolls, Legos and Red Ryder BB Guns. (And, I try not to shoot my
eye out. . . Ho, Ho Ho!)” 2. What are your favorite cookies: Santa: “If Mom likes to bake, I love chocolate chip cookies, but if she doesn’t have time, I love Oreos!” 3. Does Mrs. Claus help out in the workshop? Santa: “Mrs. Claus does not work in the workshop, but she does come in, occasionally, to check the quality control. Otherwise, she is in the kitchen, being in charge of the cookie baking.” 4. How many elves do
you have helping you? Santa: “Thousands! Some are short with pointed ears, and some look like regular human people. You could be sitting near one right now, so you better be good!” 5. What do the reindeer enjoy doing when they aren’t working? Santa: “Playing reindeer games! They like racing, hockey, soccer and football!” 6. What about you, Santa? What do you do when you’re not in the workshop?
Santa: “I like to fly fish for trout on Lake Taneycomo, and I like to play the Shepherd at the Shepherd of the Hills!” 7. What will you do after Christmas, Santa? Are you going on vacation? Santa: “My idea of vacation is sitting in my recliner with a cup of cocoa, watching a football game. Mrs. Claus wants to take a cruise to Alaska.” 8. What do you want for Christmas, Santa? Santa: “I want, primarily, rest and relaxation—and grilling!”
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9. What do our Branson Globe readers need to do to stay on the Nice List? Santa: “The main things to stay on the Nice List are • A) Keep your room clean. • B) Do your chores. • C) Eat all of your vegetables, and, most importantly, • D) Listen to Mom and Dad!” The Branson Globe wishes to offer their appreciation to Branson’s Greg Winters for helping make this interview possible! Merry Christmas to all!