I put the remnants of this cheap felt suit back on to get this photo before putting it away until next year. I've decided on the name Santa (everybody loves my) North Pole. The pole is a cardboard tube covered in white paper and red electrical tape. It was nice being able to lean on it during the long Santa day. But it was a pain having my hand tied up having to hold it. The glowing icicle is a lucite rod decorated with hot melt glue and packing tape and lit up by a blue LED keychain light. Next year I need a suit that is not so delicate, has pockets and is easy to get on and off.

It was funny even though this was my first year as a Santa, people kept asking me which way to go next, all because I had this stick. I should have seen just how far they would follow.