The Magical Park - Susan Hathiramani - Bog

A short Saskatchewan Christmas story that takes place at the St. Elizabeth Community Park at Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Santa Claus is trying to cheer up the seniors living in an Independent Living unit since they miss their families and grandchildren due to the COVID-19 virus. Mrs. Claus is busy making masks for Santa, and the Elves are making gallons of hand sanitizer. Mrs. Claus encourages Santa to visit Jupiter and Saturn since the planets will align on December 21, 2020. When the planets line up, it will cause a celestial event to happen! She believes that Santa needs some time for himself and to renew his belief about Christmas magic! Meanwhile, the Seniors who live at the complex have decided to keep busy by assembling a telescope to see the planets line up! Santa surprises the seniors with a visit on December 21, 2020! The park becomes a magical place when the planets align, and Santa Claus pours stardust onto the snowmen! The seniors are delighted with the Christmas miracle!