It makes me so happy, I could stand up
And cheer!
To dress in my Santa Suit so dear.

Big black boots with white fur trim,
And gold rimmed glasses so old and dim!

They rode through a war with Robert E. Lee.
Now they serve a big man in red: Me!

I'm a friend of children and the elderly;
Going to rest homes and making my rounds,
I spend my days visiting far and around.

Shaking their hands and chatting with all;
Giving out presents and having a ball!

It's worth the trip to make their day,
Getting hugs and making friends along the way.

Everyone is so happy to see Santa some more,
Sad faces to smiles. Even from the poor.

Many times I tell them I love them true
With the hope to make them feel less blue.

Some have tears of loneliness;
They're alone, and feel so bad,
Their families have forgot them,
And that is so sad.

I tell them I love them and
I wish them the best.
I wish them a Merry Christmas
And be happy at last.

Because the day is so near
That we all will see,
That special child that was born
to save you and me.

Written by James H. Phelps

History of the Town of
Santa Claus, Indiana
The naming of the town of Santa Claus, Indiana.