Santa makes special appearance at Union Station

Santa made a short weekend getaway from his North Pole workshop to visit with children at Union Station in Winston-Salem on Saturday, Dec. 7, in an appearance hosted by The Historic Magnolia House of Greensboro. Santa had a prime location inside Union Station that was perfect for picture taking and a meet-and-greet with the Jolly Old Elf himself. While each child sat on Santa’s lap for a brief conversation, pictures were made by Santa’s official photographer, NikonDon. Hot chocolate was also available to make this a truly memorable experience for children and families alike. Santa (aka Fabian), who hails from Greensboro, has been visiting with local children and families for nine years. Santa said what he most enjoys is when the children come to him with outstretched arms and smiles on their faces. “Those are the true believers.” For those who are shy and take a bit of time to come around, Santa can take his time too. “The smiles are what makes it all worthwhile.” The children who visited with Santa came prepared to share their wish lists. For 18-month-old Damori Robinson, this was her first time with Santa and she was most comfortable with mom Tecole Robinson close...