IT’S a rite of passage and a treasured memory.
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Going to have your picture taken with Santa is a thrill for children, and a special moment for parents.
Now, as Bendigo’s “real” Santa Arthur Marchant retires after a quarter of a century in the jolly red suit, it’s time to look back at those moments.
Bendigo Advertiser readers have submitted their pictures with Santa Arthur.
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Mr Marchant said he decided to dress in the red suit because he liked working with children.
“To bring the magic of Christmas to each child and to see them walk away with the happiness like I’ve never seen before was the best part of being Santa,” he said.
“The beauty of playing Santa is that not everybody has the skill of playing Santa. It is a vocation.
“It has been a beautiful privilege to know that I am loved by so many children and their parents.”