When I was a kid in the 50s, almost every department store had a Santa, that you could tell what you wanted for Christmas. I haven’t seen a Santa in decades. Sad.
I am Jewish. As I have been told (too little then to remember). My parents brought me to see Santa when I was little (talking younger than 4 or 5 or I would remember this) the “real one” at that Macys flagship store in Manhattan.
I was seated on Santa’s lap. He ho hoed at me and asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I looked up at him said “I’m not a goy”. (Yiddish word for a non-Jew.) He, not understanding said to me – I did not call you a boy. As I understand parents grabbed me and ran. .
I do have vague memories of going to see Santa in later years.
Yakety Sax about 1 month ago
HO-HO-HO!
Ned Snipes about 1 month ago
Bless their sweet little innocent hearts.
pbr50138 about 1 month ago
When I was a kid in the 50s, almost every department store had a Santa, that you could tell what you wanted for Christmas. I haven’t seen a Santa in decades. Sad.
j.l.farmer about 1 month ago
GOTCHA, Grandma!! You got some explainin’ to do!!
cuzinron47 about 1 month ago
That’s why he always if you are bad or good.
listmom about 1 month ago
I saw Grandma kissing Santa Claus…
Lisa Marie Chamberlain about 1 month ago
My grandpa loved playing Santa Claus I missed him I hope he be proud of his granddaughter <3
mafastore about 1 month ago
I am Jewish. As I have been told (too little then to remember). My parents brought me to see Santa when I was little (talking younger than 4 or 5 or I would remember this) the “real one” at that Macys flagship store in Manhattan.
I was seated on Santa’s lap. He ho hoed at me and asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I looked up at him said “I’m not a goy”. (Yiddish word for a non-Jew.) He, not understanding said to me – I did not call you a boy. As I understand parents grabbed me and ran. .
I do have vague memories of going to see Santa in later years.