Santa said it has been a busy season for him making sure to take note of what all the children are hoping to get. 

“The strangest request I have had was from a young girl who asked me for a tool kit because she wants to be a mortician when she grows up,” he said. 

“A little bit left of field, but a worthy one and she know what she wants to do.”

Santa said he knows the festive season can be a hard time for some, so the best part of his job is bringing people a little bit of cheer.

“Some people walk around with the weight of the world on their shoulder,” he said.

“Being able to bring a smile to their face is the best part and I really enjoy trying to make people happy.”

Santa said Lego was once again one of the most popular requests. 

“I would like to wish everybody out there a very, merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year,” he said. 

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