Today, I’d like to introduce, Santa Claus, a very close friend of Joseph Moore to my blog for a special interview. He took time out of his very busy schedule to stop by my blog. Please share this interview with everyone you know. Santa would like to give away a signed paperback copy of Faith, Hope and Reindeer to one very special person who writes the best Santa letter on the Faith, Hope and Reindeer Facebook page.
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AND write a letter to Santa.
How long have you
known Joseph Moore??
I have known Joe all
of his life. He often trips and falls, but what I admire about him is he always
gets up, dusts himself off and moves on. He is quite a character, but I love
him, and he is an excellent writer.
Do you think he’s a
Santa wannabe or is he your successor??
He always teases me
saying the name Joe is an acronym for Jolly Old Elf, and so therefore he should
be Santa Claus. I guess the best way to describe his role is he is like a war
correspondent, he wears the uniform, but doesn’t carry a gun. He just reports
on the events I tell him about. After watching me for some time now, I do not
think he envies me as he might have once.
Why do you to
continue making toys for all the kids around the world when a large majority
shows no appreciation for it??
Well that is kind of a
cynical question, and I hope you don’t really feel that way or think I do. The
purpose of me giving gifts may not be as clear as it once was. It is not so
kids will have another video game or iPod. It is so they realize that gifts
make others feel good, and giving them makes you feel good. If people would
only learn once more that giving your gifts to another is a special kind of
sharing. There would be less violence in the world if we could just return to
trying to make your friends and family feel valued again. It isn’t for the sake
of the gift itself, it is a small way to say we care about you, therefore we
want to show you that. It is not about anything more substantial than that. And
maybe, just maybe, a child will learn to give back sometime and then relearn
the true value and meaning of Christmas.
What do you do on
your downtime??
Well, I have been
working with Joe on a prequel to Faith, Hope & Reindeer. Seems the first
book generated other questions about our history in the North Pole, so we are
writing the history about my father, Father Christmas and how we became
entangled with the people of the Pole, as I call it.
I also have started
two websites (well actually Mrs. Claus started them, I just write the
postings), one for parents that has nothing really to do with Santa Claus or
Christmas. It offers advice and information to parents. That one is http://santaclausunplugged.com. And the second website is geared more for
younger folks with stories and explanations, and soon games and more. That one
is http://santaclausstories.com.
Both of these are keeping me kind of busy along with all the other normal
goings on at the Pole.
Who is your favorite
reindeer??
Heather, my dear, do
you wish to start a war? Ho, ho, HO! They get very jealous if compared to each
other like that. I love them all from the very old (Donner and Blitzen – the
twins), to the newer ones like Flash, Raindance, and Snowflake. We are very
pleased to have four RN’s now, oh sorry, Red Noses, so we can rotate them
through the years. I love them all, though some do give me more trouble than
others.
What is your favorite
book genre to read and why?
I read almost every
genre as long as the story is good and the violence and sex are minimal. I must
say that since I have been at history so long, I really like to read historical
nonfiction and fiction. Many times we can learn where we are going by examining
where we have been.
What is your favorite
holiday song??
One thing Joe and I
share quite well is our love for music. I am quite an audiophile and listen to
all types and varieties from early classical to country to hip hop, though the
last is probably my least favorite. As such, there are hundreds of holiday
songs I love to hear all season long. But one of my favorites that always fills
me up and leaves a tear in my eye is Josh Groban’s Believe.
How do you keep your
elves from slacking off during production??
It is making
them slack off that is the problem, not keeping them from it! Mrs. Claus and I
have to organize games and events and make them relax a little bit. They are
very industrious and would rather work than do anything else. Mrs. Claus is our
CEO – Chief Elf Organizer, and she is continuously pushing them to rest and
take a break, which they grudgingly do. Of course in January through March we
all vacation and treat ourselves for another job well done.
What is your favorite
holiday memory??
Mrs. Claus and I make
an exact copy in miniature of the North Pole. Right down to the little Polar
Times newspapers and miniature candy canes. We will spend weeks assembling this
which is always one of the high points of the season when it’s unveiled. We
have done this for many years now and the elves all try to sneak peeks during
construction. I often need a little assistance on some sections, so some of my
more specialized elves will get to see a part; well I think you get the idea.
Anyway, it always makes for a wonderful holiday memory the building of it with
my best friend and wife, and the unveiling and open house that follow.
If you could time
travel, what time period would you go to and why??
I DO time travel! I
use the time continuum a great deal, and I could not get my task done without
it. While I do not necessarily visit other time periods when doing my rounds,
it is how I stop, reverse or speed up time to accomplish all that I must. I
will be explaining that in much greater detail in The North Pole Chronicles, which
is the book Joe and I are working on now. I will tell you time travel is very
tricky and dangerous. Wait until you read what happened to Aeon Millennium in
the book and you’ll see what I mean.
And last but not
least, what is your favorite cookie?? And do you prefer white or chocolate
milk???
Ho, ho, HO! I love
almost every kind of cookie imaginable. But my VERY favorite is the kind the
kids and parents bake for me with their own hands! There is a special love that
goes into them that makes them extra special. It is the love that makes them
all delicious so I can’t not eat them all! And I love both types of milk,
cocoa, and even coffee. Santa Claus loves variety!
Faith, Hope & Reindeer
It was thought to be a
fantasy, a nonexistent place and a children’s fable. But for the Grady’s and
many other families reality takes a sudden turn. They find themselves not only
in place that wasn’t supposed to truly exist, but face to face with the legend
and persona of Santa and Mary Claus and all the elves in the North Pole.
And not without reason or purpose. These intrepid souls have
done good all their lives and have always lived an exemplary life. And Santa
knows exactly what each of them needs and what would bring true joy to them and
all the people they touch.
This book is much more then a novel about Christmas and
Santa Claus. It is about families who have battled through life are in need of a
booster shot of Faith. It is about
each of us who struggle, but never dare to give up Hope. And of course it is about the North Pole and the goings on,
down to the elves and Reindeer.
Faith, Hope & Reindeer is a touching and surprising
story that answers many of the mysteries about how Nicholas XI (descendant of
the original St. Nicholas of Myra) performs many of the magical feats he is
credited. From how Santa determines who is naughty and nice, to how reindeer
fly and many more secrets are revealed in this delightful tale of wonder and
magic.
This heartwarming story will have you believing in the true
spirit of Christmas, and Santa Claus, once more. Return again to a time when
you knew it was all true and you believed.
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Well I must say I really enjoyed that post !! I so love christmas even if the kids destroy the goodies and jump from one gift to the next, its the smile on there little faces that makes the gift of giving so rewarding. Family time - love and sharing !! Id love to time travel !! If I went anywhere Id love to meet Santa !! the elves and travel the skies in the sleight, not sure how I would fan out !! Not lking heights so much but hey !! its a thought ! thanks for thepost and interview I really enjoyed it.. ** giggles*
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