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Last year I wanted to continue the Christmas tradition of giving to my kids in the generous Santa fashion even though they had come to know the true identity of Santa. My kids were 11, 12 and 15 and were used to coming down on Christmas morning to gifts from Santa under the tree.

I also needed to put some finite limits on the amount of gifts, as you may know as the kids grow older their gifts get way more expensive. I needed for each set of gifts to be equal so everyone felt equally loved and at the same time I wanted it to be visually appealing as a replacement to the spread out gifts, so I came the idea of Santa’s Red Sack.

I had an “ah hah” moment and thought up the idea of combining a beautiful poem explaining this new tradition of the Red Sack to the kids. So on Dec. 10 of 2006 I wrote the poem entitled “The Red Sack” and dedicated it to my three children, Brandon, Lauryl and Holly. I prepared them for this new tradition by presenting the poem on Christmas Eve so they knew that in the morning something new and exciting was going to be under the tree.

I am happy to tell you that this worked beautifully. When the kids came downstairs they were excited to see the Red Sacks full of their holiday wishes come true. I enjoyed it because it helped me have a more pleasant morning enabling me to make a nice breakfast with the help and attention of the kids, who waited till after breakfast to open the bag.

The Red Sack has really helped me to organize the gifts, control spending and continue the fun of Santa’s giving. I want to share my poem and idea of the Santa sack with other families who I hope will find that this will become a fun new family tradition.

Gifts sacks made out of felt or cloth can be found at many stores in our area, and I had fun personalizing each of my children’s bags with their initials so they could tell them apart. If you would like a nice copy of my poem signed by me and or help with the red sack you can reach me at 246-5681.

The Red Sack
A Christmas poem dedicated to Brandon, Lauryl and Holly

In the beginning Santa made all the toys for all the good little girls and boys. It was easy to visit each stocking or shoe by the fire and fill them with each hearts desire.

Even as more and more children were added to the list, Santa still answered each and every wish.

For years and years this was how it went, the stockings were hung and wishes were sent.

Gradually, Santa added to his workforce, the elves, the reindeer and Mrs. Clause of course!

The spirit of Christmas grew to include carols to put everyone in the holiday mood. Lights, candy canes, yule logs a blazin’, sugar cookies, mistletoe and plum pudding with raisin. Santa grew too and changed with the times, placing gifts under the tree for the whole family to see.

Santa showered his presents on the littlest kids and for the older and wiser ones, those presents he hid.

The bigger kids love playing hide and seek, finding the Red Sack and eagerly taking a peek.

Then hauling the bag back to reveal the true meaning of Christmas so everyone could feel the generosity of Santa’s love and affection that each gift portrayed with complete perfection.

And so, as he did in the past he will go on forevermore,

Santa will give to all ages, all races, the rich and the poor.