Will the real Santa Claus please stand still?

This afternoon at Castle in the Air, I kid you not, the real Santa Claus came in to do a little shopping. I won't tell you what he bought, as that might give away the surprise to some deserving reader who has been good all year. Who knew that the real Santa Claus wears a green top hat when he shops?

What was just as strange as Santa's visit was what we found right after he left. Two other customers had been testing pens at different ends of the store. As they walked away, they left behind these sketches. Were they looking at Santa as they drew? It looks like one artist is putting Santa on The Nice List, the other has him down as Naughty!

Santa Claus is coming to town...

SANTA ARRIVES BY FIRE ENGINE AT NOON
Friday, November 28th

We have transformed 1809 Fourth Street into a glorious rest stop for Santa. Come take a picture with Santa, his elf, and their big red sleigh!

While inside this magical wonderland you can also visit the Giving Tree. Donations in the form of socks filled with toiletries can be tied to the tree for families in need. You may also find a wish card on the tree and use it to help you select a book for a child to enjoy. All donations benefit homeless families at B.O.S.S. - Harrison House Shelter and the Children's Learning Center at Harrison and Fourth Street.

Santa's Wonderland
1809 Fourth Street
Grand Opening: November 28th and 29th, 12-7pm
Regular Wonderland Hours: Thursday - Sunday 2-6pm, plus 12/22 and 12/23 from 12-7pm

We will also be celebrating our crazy lights, lights, lights! display on November 28 between 5-6pm with music, roaming performers, and free samples of cider, hot chocolate, and tea from the various vendors on Fourth Street.

As ever, the magic will continue all season with caroling, wonderful musical troupes, and other fine performances as well as extended hours for shopping.

HO HO HO!!

The Gnomes Know

As any gnome will tell you, the busiest person in the world this time of year is Santa Claus, so he needs all the help he can get as he embarks on his pair of world tours -- one for promotion and one to deliver all the gifts! And of course, as the most gnomerific shop on all of Fourth Street, Castle in the Air is helping prepare the neighborhood for Santa's visit later this month. We've accepted the task of transforming an empty building a few doors down from Castle in the Air into a winter fantasy world. When Santa visits Fourth Street just after Thanksgiving this year, you and your family and friends will be transported to the North Pole as soon as you step through the door. Santa will be on hand, sitting in his majestic sleigh and taking note of the wishes of all the good little boys and girls who come to visit. We hope to see you there!