How does Santa do this every year?

I spent much of Saturday traveling around Dodge County. That’s become sort of a tradition the first Saturday in December as that is the day most of the communities choose to hold their Christmas events.
I didn’t get to stay very long in any of the communities but it was fun seeing how they each try to bring their community together for a holiday event.
First stop, of course, was West Concord. No way I will miss getting a homemade donut and coffee. For years they were made and served at the Methodist Church. When the church closed a couple years ago they gave the donut making equipment to the American Legion which has kept up the tradition. If you missed them at Christmas they will be available again this spring on Fat Tuesday.
There were other familiar activities in town, including the Fire Department collecting Toys for Tots and Santa, and Mrs. Claus, making an appearance at Heritage Bank.
There was a lot more going on but it was time to head to Kasson for a stop at the public library were Mrs. Claus was waiting to read a story to the children who came for Storytime. Then it was off to Grace Methodist Church where they were having their annual bazaar. There was a cookie walk, Granny’s Attic with lots of stuff to buy, and a lunch of chicken noodle soup and lefse.
Sure enough, Santa Claus was there too and he had a couple of his elves with him.
I checked out a couple other activities in Kasson, including the reindeer that had made the trip all the way from Waconia.
I also heard from Wayne, our DCI photographer, that Santa had ridden in the parade earlier that morning and was talking to kids at the Clock Shop.
Okay, then it was up to Mantorville to stop at the Greek Revival House where there was a really nice display of nutcrackers. I like nutcrackers because my mother collected them and I have them now. I went over to the Opera House and saw the horses in front giving wagon rides, and, guess what, Santa was inside to talk to kids.
There were a variety of crafts and activities going on for kids at the Mantorville Art Guild and the trolley was busy ferrying people between Mantorville and Kasson.
I did not have a chance to get to Hayfield but photographer Jessica Simonson was there and she took pictures of all the activities including a Christmas parade. And yes, Santa was there.
All-in-all it was a very pleasant way to spend a Saturday. Briefly I did question how Santa, and Mrs. Claus, managed to be in all those place. But that was only the adult in me. I think the child in all of us can believe that it is possible.
By the way, there are activities this coming Saturday in Dodge Center at Triton and in Byron at BrrrFest. I have a hunch Santa will be at both.