Joomla 1.5 Template By Youjoomla.com

A CHARITY Father Christmas, in the shape of Tony Parris, has arrived at the South Downs Heritage Centre in mid Sussex along with his seasonal helpers of Mrs Christmas and Elf.

 

He has taken up his seasonal residence thanks to Burgess Hill District Lions which presents Santa’s Grotto at the Hassocks tourist attraction.

“Children will be able to visit Santa and receive a present”, says the Lions’ Tony Parris. “This is an essential part of a child’s Christmas and we welcome parents taking photos to provide a lasting memory.”

The grotto at the Brighton Road nurseries and heritage centre is open on Saturdays and Sundays until 20 December, and through the venue's late-night shopping extravaganza on Wednesday 2 December.

Full details online at www.south-downs.co.uk or call 01273 845232.

Father Christmas is suitably attired in his traditional white-beard, wearing a red coat with white collar and cuffs, white-cuffed red trousers, and black leather belt and boots.

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or simply "Santa", is the legendary and mythical figure who, in many Western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve or on his Feast Day, December 6 -Saint Nicholas’ Day.