WHO: Grandpa Ralph, Stacy and Santa Claus (old railroader friend of family)
WHEN: Christmas 1974
WHERE: Hilyard Street, Eugene, OR
Merry Christmas!
Every year that we had Christmas at Hilyard Street at Ralph and Virginia's, Santa Claus would stop by for a visit Christmas Eve. He would bring me a present, take a few photos and then slip into the kitchen for a ham sandwich and a whiskey with Ralph. He'd always come out of the kitchen with mustard from his sandwich dripping off his beard.
I believe that Santa was an old railroader and did it as a favor for my grandparents. At any rate, it was the highlight of Christmas eve for me and I am sure for him as well.
Happy Holidays!
Stacy
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