This year, Santa Claus is coming to Facebook, Zoom

Note: It is the policy of the Prince William Times not to reveal the identity of any Santa Claus we may interview.The COVID-19 pandemic has put a crimp in Santa Claus’s style. He can’t touch the children or welcome kids onto his lap. “I can’t go from one house to another,” he said. “There might be germs in my beard!”But the big guy is nothing if not adaptable. Santa follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations of wearing a mask and washing hands and has instructed the elves to sing the ABC song twice while washing their hands.The “Warrenton Santa,” as he is known, will not be able to visit children at homes or businesses this year, but he’ll offer video chats over Zoom, stories over Facebook and phone calls and letters and/or “nice” certificates from Santa. Details for Warrenton Santa’s special events may be found at warrentonsanta.com. (Yes, of course Santa has a website.)Santa can also write a special message to children or send a photo of himself pictured in front of a family’s own Christmas tree.Warrenton Santa provided his bona fides: “I have worn the red suit for a number of years and have attended the International University of Santa…
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