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Santa Ron is coming to town
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"Santa Ron" shares a laugh with children at Ross Park Mall. -
Sharlie Mecham, 4, of Munhall and her brother Cole, 2 enjoy their visit with Santa Ron. -
Myla Benoit, 3, of Ross Township, gives "Santa Ron" a hug after asking him to tell her parents, Joe Benoit, left, and Leslie Mozzetti, both 26, that she wants a puppy for Christmas. -
Brianna Zwick, 4, of Ross, tells Santa Ron what she wants for Christmas. -
"Santa Ron" gets dressed at the North Pole before going to work at Ross Park Mall. -
Santa Ron greets Benson, 14 months, and his mother Denise Griffith of Shaler.
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Getting ready for work in the morning is never easy. But when you're Santa Claus and work is finding out what children want for Christmas, well, that's a chore of a different color (but mainly red).
Before heading off to Ross Park Mall, Santa Ron takes 15 minutes to blow-dry his snow-white beard but saves major dressing and primping for later. When he's not at the North Pole he vacations -- where else? -- in the North Hills. It's not unusual for kids to stop by any time of year to say hello and give him a heads-up on their wish list.
By Nov. 8, he's on the job at the mall, with an ample lap and ready ear. By early December, he's really busy, listening and ho-ho-hoing from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. His sitting days are nearly over. On Monday, Christmas Eve, he'll spring into action, delivering gifts to children all over the world.
First Published December 23, 2012 12:00 am
