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Macy Lu's avatar

Excited to get your posts again! Keep it up. :))

Also, giving Santa relatable flaws and everyday struggles with stuff like housing and work somehow "humanizes" him for me. I find this version more sympathetic than all the squeaky-clean versions we've come to expect from typical Christmas movies. It makes me see him as a person rather than just a caricature if that makes sense.

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Makes perfect sense. This is what drew me to the character in the first place. Santa is usually such a clean story, yet striving to do good in the real world is a messy and imperfect pursuit, and helping others often requires personal sacrifice. It’s hard being Santa 🎅🏻

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Likewise, my friend!

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Steve Henneberry's avatar

A beautiful story about the spirit of Santa. Thank you for sharing it!

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

I’m glad you liked it! I thought you might. Thanks for reading, Steve!

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Sara B's avatar

Wonderful and touching story 😊

I love the way you wrote it, smooth and kind. In the end Graham could enjoy the taste of happiness.

Happy new year! 😃

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Glad you enjoyed. Happy new year!

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Nadia Gerassimenko's avatar

What a heartrending piece, Andrei. But I feel the hopefulness still the same, as I have a feeling the youthful Graham will be a Santa years from now.

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Maybe that can make for a sequel next year, haha!

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Nadia Gerassimenko's avatar

You must!!!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Your story kept the holiday spirit alive, even after Christmas. Cheers and best wishes on your project.

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Cheers! I’m excited for what 2024 will bring!

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Hélix The Snail's avatar

And thank you for the story

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Thanks for sharing! I shall read it.

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Hélix The Snail's avatar

You may be interested in reading this blog (a bit like Hanif’s)

https://open.substack.com/pub/diaryofapunter/p/a-christmas-miracle?r=rz12w&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Hey Hélix, thank you for sharing the blog post. I read it, and it’s really amazing. Thank you for sharing!

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Punit Thakkar's avatar

Well done. Touched my heart.

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

I’m glad, my friend 🤗

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Monica Nastase's avatar

Beautiful story and nicely written! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🏼

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Merry Christmas, Monica, and thanks for reading!

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M.E. Proctor's avatar

Great story, Andrei.

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Appreciate it! Happy holidays!

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Justus's avatar

Wow! That was awesome! Merry Christmas and all the best on your project!

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Thanks for reading and the kind thoughts! Merry Christmas!

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Vasile's avatar

Merry Christmas! 🤗♥️

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Merry Christmas!🎄

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