San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer got an earful Friday afternoon, but it wasn’t from angry citizenry. It was from kindergarten children making toy requests during his annual Santa rendition.
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Children at Burbank Elementary School in Logan Heights hug and tell Santa what they want for Christmas. Photo by Chris StoneFollowing a 14-year tradition, Santa Claus (Mayor Kevin Faulconer) paid a visit to his sister’s Burbank Elementary School kindergarten class in Logan Heights to deliver books.
Santa gave the children the message of the importance of reading and obeying their parents and teachers.
The children sang three Christmas songs for Santa Mayor and were given several books in anticipation of their holiday vacation that starts Saturday.
Santa also was quizzed by the kids: Do you speak Spanish? And could they see his reindeer?
His replies: For reindeer, they’d have to wait till Christmas. And then he spoke several phrases en español.
As he was leaving, the children hugged him and shouted out all of the toys they want for Christmas. With the help of the children’s names printed on their paper hats, Santa Faulconer was able to call all children by their names.
Faulconer spoke afterward about his visit.
“It’s a chance to say hello,” he said, “and (tell them) how I’m excited I am that Christmas is coming, give them a few books so they can be reading over the winter break and remind them to listen to their parents.”
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, aka Santa, gives books to kindergarten children at Burbank Elementary School. Photo by Chris Stone
Kindergarten children at Burbank Elementary School in Logan Heights welcome Santa, aka Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Photo by Chris Stone
A child at Burbank Elementary School examines his books given to him by Santa. Photo by Chris Stone
Children at Burbank Elementary School in Logan Heights hug and tell Santa what they want for Christmas. Photo by Chris Stone
A kindergartner at Burbank Elementary School gives Santa, aka Mayor Kevin Faluconer, a hug. Photo by Chris Stone
Santa, aka San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, greets children at Burbank Elementary School in Logan Heights. Photo by Chris Stone
Children show happiness as Santa arrives at Burbank Elementary School in Logan Heights. Photo by Chris Stone
Santa, aka San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, talks to kindergarten children about reading. Photo by Chris Stone
Children sing “Up on the House Top” to Santa, Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Photo by Chris Stone
Santa, Mayor Kevin Faulconer, gives a child a book at Burbank Elementary School. Photo by Chris Stone
Santa, Mayor Kevin Faulconer, explains how his reindeer are waiting up on the roof. Photo by Chris Stone
Young children sit with books given to them by Santa. Photo by Chris Stone
Santa, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, visits children at Burbank Elementary School in Logan Heights. Photo by Chris Stone
Children and Santa gesture as they sing “Up on the House Top” at Burbank Elementary School. Photo by Chris Stone
Children gesture and sing for Santa at Burbank Elementary School in San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone
Santa Mayor Sings With Kinders in Logan Heights was last modified: December 19th, 2015 by Chris Stone
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