Grandfather's gift of joy.

My friend's grandfather is

the typical granddad, he is

old, cuddly and sweetheart.

We found out a few years ago.

He applied to be a volunteer

Father Christmas at the local

hospital for the sick kids.

Who could not go home

for Christmas to be with family

It's a tradition he does without fail.

Every year now. Dressing up.

And giving presents local charities

have donated for these children in a hospital.

And he arrives dressed as Father Christmas

with his large red rucksack to the hospital

wards.

And goes around the children's beds.

Talking to them. And wishing them

a Merry Christmas and giving them some

gifts. All addressed to the children

by name.

Sometimes the parents are there with

cameras taking photographs of their

son or daughter with Santa.

It seems to make them better the idea

of Christmas and Santa Claus coming

to see them all. And spending time

with them all.  And at the end of the visit to

all the children.

They all sit around A large Christmas Tree

in one ward and sing Christmas carols.

And have cake, jelly and lemonade if the children

are allowed to eat properly. And of course

Father Christmas gets some too.

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[goldenscar__]

Santa Claus does exist.. I wish I could have such a sweet sweet granddad.

[Onlyme]

thanks Dawn.