Review: The Magical Santa Experience
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 10, 2012
This diary was created after being inspired by 2,500 children and adults. It is therefore no wonder that it is funny, heartwarming, laugh out loud amusing and occasionally shocking in a mild way. You just don't expect to hear some things from kids and you might be amazed at how brazen some people can be.There are stories of unruly children, bossy adults, teenagers, terrified children and parents who will do anything they can to get the perfect picture with Santa. There are definitely some hazards involved with being Santa which I had never even considered.Stewart Scott takes it all in stride and has a true talent for helping parents make the Santa experience a happy one. But what do you do when a child asks for world peace and even tells you how it could be accomplished! What would most Santas like to tell parents about the perfect visit? Now there is one clever and somewhat slightly naughty thing this Santa does to amuse himself when people are taking pictures. It is laugh-out-loud funny. You'll just have to read it.Along the way through the diary we learn about the real origin of Christmas stockings. We learn the real meaning of the word Christmas and learn a little about the original Santa who was actually sort of skinny. In fact Stewart Scott says that a lot of people say he is way too skinny to be Santa.Well if you have ever wondered what kids ask for for Christmas this gives some insight. Some parents even try to get Santa to tell their kids they won't get any presents unless they behave. Almost the entire book made me smile and left me with a happy feeling that borderlines on Christmas joy. I'm glad I read this book during the holiday season. This book is appropriate for adults but I would not read some of the entries to young children.It did make me wonder why I never had a picture taken with Santa as a child. Perhaps it was his beard. I'd run screaming from any man who had a beard. We don't know why - perhaps because my dad shaved and I had no grandfathers around with beards. Anyway I was relieved to learn that this is common at a young age.~The Rebecca Review