It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and with Santa Claus’ momentous evening drawing nearer by the day, The SandPaper received the honor of an invitation to his summer home right in Barnegat, where he and Mrs. Claus sat down in their wooden rocking chairs and shared some of their insights and stories.
Historic Barnegat has come to welcome the Clauses during their off-season residency, as a Santa sighting is always cause for joy. He does not shy away from the limelight, either.
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