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.
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 🎅🏻
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.
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 🎅🏻
Likewise, my friend!
A beautiful story about the spirit of Santa. Thank you for sharing it!
I’m glad you liked it! I thought you might. Thanks for reading, Steve!
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! 😃
Glad you enjoyed. Happy new year!
Your story kept the holiday spirit alive, even after Christmas. Cheers and best wishes on your project.
Cheers! I’m excited for what 2024 will bring!
And thank you for the story
Thanks for sharing! I shall read it.
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
Hey Hélix, thank you for sharing the blog post. I read it, and it’s really amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Well done. Touched my heart.
I’m glad, my friend 🤗
Beautiful story and nicely written! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🏼
Merry Christmas, Monica, and thanks for reading!
Great story, Andrei.
Appreciate it! Happy holidays!
Wow! That was awesome! Merry Christmas and all the best on your project!
Thanks for reading and the kind thoughts! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! 🤗♥️
Merry Christmas!🎄
Maybe that can make for a sequel next year, haha!