Ep064 Behind the Red Suit: Secrets from a Knight of St. Nicholas.

• Main Author: Jarvis, Dale
• Other Authors: Templeton, Bruce
• Format: Audio
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: Oral traditions; expressions and the written word; Newfoundland; North Pole
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_oral/id/712

Bruce Templeton’s journey with Santa has taken three phases so far. In 1978, he was asked to "play Santa." he was an actor. In 1982, he held the hand of a dying child whose last words were "Santa, Santa." Then he became Santa. And in the last few years, he has met St. Nicholas who has joined them on their visits. Bruce has joined Santa in the parades for 37 years and they have 50 visits each year in less than 30 days. Their last visit is to the Janeway on Christmas Eve where Santa holds the newest newborn born on Christmas Eve. We discuss Bruce’s journey with Santa, becoming a Knight of St. Nicholas, the history and story of St. Nicholas, the work of Mrs. Claus, the Flight to the North Pole, the Santa Claus Parade, the Teddy Bear Project, and some of his favourite stories throughout his time with Santa Claus.