As I was reading tonight, I heard a voice from outside that seemed to be coming from a loud speaker. When I stopped to listen, I realized it was Santa! I could see him from my kitchen window as he drove down Main Street. The town and county organized a drive by visit from the man in the red suit. The caravan drove down Main Street in town and in the county by parking lots and areas where cars could gather to see him drive by -- not the usual parade, but a wonderful alternate for the current phase of the pandemic. A friend from away noted that other areas had a flipped parade layout. Floats and music were set up in a stationary display and cars could drive by to view them. That is similar to the annual televised parade from Toronto, which was located at a theme park this year with musical guest attending virtually. The light displays were fantastic. Santa and Mrs. Claus were masked on their floats. One news cast noted that Santa was immune to COVID-19 so would not be at risk or put others at risk during the annual trip around the world <smile>.
The usual events are not what the holiday is all about, though they have become traditions -- still not essentials. The changing format of such events shows that the spirit of the season can be maintained with alterations. Just as group gatherings may only occur virtually this year, parades and shopping trips to the big city turn into on screen activities, as well.
The song chosen for today
The Old Man's Back in Town -- Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks & Trishs Yearwood
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