Santa™ - Jason Wilson
Merry Christmas, 2009. And to celebrate Christmas, what better tradition is there than to take the kids to see Santa and get an overpriced photograph?
Jason Wilson, the writer of the Spirits column for the Washington Post, did just that with his 5 year old son, Sandor. But unlike you and I, who probably take our kids to a local mall or department store, Mr. Wilson took his youngster to Rovaniemi, Finland.
He details the things he and Sandor did and ate and their prices. Apparently nothing is inexpensive in Santa's Village.
Mr. Wilson puts a family digression in the middle of the essay, explaining the variety of spiritual beliefs his family members hold and how everything is put aside for family traditions. His mother collects Byers' Choice Carolers and their display is a key part of the decor.
I think we all should spend a little time and write about our family holiday traditions. We all have them however ornate and intricate or loose and lively or quiet and humble.
There's certainly nothing earth shatteringly new or profound in this essay, but it wasn't intended to be. We get a portrayal of a father and son doing a little bonding over bear meat and cheesy animatronics, which makes for a nice holiday read.
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