Santa & young Bobby...December 1954

Meeting Santa Claus was definately a major highlight for me in 1954. This picture was taken at Famous-Barr department store and I'd bet it was taken at Famous Southtown located on S. Kingshighway. I had heard a lot about this guy and I knew that he lived a long ways away and drove a bunch of raindeer just to get to everybody's house. When Santa placed me on his lap, he had my total attention. It was pure magic when he opened his mouth to ask me what I wanted for Christmas. He kept me awestruck with his deep booming voice and long, white, flowing beard. Notice that his hand with white glove was placed over my quick little hand.