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As reported by the Telegraph 22-1-2020

'Santa is a key worker': Nicola Sturgeon forced to make bizarre TV address to Scottish children after her top medical advisor says it will be a 'digital' Christmas and hopes of family gatherings are 'fiction'

I think this is wonderful. Having received a number of letters etc from children in Scotland anxious that Santa Claus may not be allowed to visit, Nicola delivered this message, fantastic piece of work well done! :)

 

 

 

 

 

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36 minutes ago, Santa Johnny Boy said:

I agree with everything she says!

As do I Sir.

It strikes me that of all world leaders, the female heads of state appear to be meeting the current challenges far better than their male counterparts! (Sorry not meaning to get political, just an observation)

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4 hours ago, Santa Johnny Boy said:

I agree with everything she says!

I agree with the message, and absolutely love the accent. My ancestors are Scottish but you can't tell it by listening to my Texas draw.  

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1 hour ago, Santa Craig Maxwell said:

I agree with the message, and absolutely love the accent. My ancestors are Scottish but you can't tell it by listening to my Texas draw.  

Which part Scotland do you know?

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Of course the message is that Santa can come deliver presents on Christmas Eve, but all other visits should be virtual.

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2 hours ago, Rob Thompson said:

Which part Scotland do you know?

My family has not kept communication with any relatives in Scotland, but apparently we originated from the Dumfries, Galloway area. I hope to visit some day. Clan Maxwell is a small group of about 80,000 Full Maxwell's world wide, with the larger portion being in America now. Our tartan is Christmas red, and green. I used a table cloth Maxwell tartan in the picture of the Pennsylvania Dutch Eggnog that I posted in your Eggnog thread.

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3 minutes ago, Santa Craig Maxwell said:

My family has not kept communication with any relatives in Scotland, but apparently we originated from the Dumfries, Galloway area. I hope to visit some day. Clan Maxwell is a small group of about 80,000 Full Maxwell's world wide, with the larger portion being in America now. Our tartan is Christmas red, and green. I used a table cloth Maxwell tartan in the picture of the Pennsylvania Dutch Eggnog that I posted in your Eggnog thread.

Dumfries Galloway is only about 70 miles from me. Should you ever make the trip, get in touch I will put the kettle on :)

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4 minutes ago, Rob Thompson said:

Dumfries Galloway is only about 70 miles from me. Should you ever make the trip, get in touch I will put the kettle on :)

Thanks Rob, that's an adventure to look forward to.

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On 10/23/2020 at 9:55 AM, Rob Thompson said:

As reported by the Telegraph 22-1-2020

'Santa is a key worker': Nicola Sturgeon forced to make bizarre TV address to Scottish children after her top medical advisor says it will be a 'digital' Christmas and hopes of family gatherings are 'fiction'

I think this is wonderful. Having received a number of letters etc from children in Scotland anxious that Santa Claus may not be allowed to visit, Nicola delivered this message, fantastic piece of work well done! :)

 

 

 

 

 

This santa (in Scotland)will be out about waving and chatting to kids of all ages .

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1 hour ago, Rosyth Santa Claus said:

This santa (in Scotland)will be out about waving and chatting to kids of all ages .

Same here, I've agreed to visit a couple of schools (Freebies) But I will be outside of the classroom window in the playground areas. I hope the weather is kind!

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1 hour ago, Rob Thompson said:

Same here, I've agreed to visit a couple of schools (Freebies) But I will be outside of the classroom window in the playground areas. I hope the weather is kind!

Our local schools are use to seeing me on the last day of school as they are across the road from each other . I've been doing it for years , gets the kids and some adults hyper . Keep up the good work brother santa and stay safe .

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