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‘Santas Around The World’ Exhibit Now Open Through December 23
Santa Double – Santa Claus sits next to a display of himself at “Santas Around The World,” in downtown Great Bend. People who attend “Santas” during regular business hours can tour the exhibit and meet the joyful legendary figure in person.
This time of year, a question usually arises about the ‘Santas Around The World’ exhibit, located in downtown Great Bend. Are there 23 or 24 Santas in the exhibit? The answer is that there are 23 displays showcasing 24 Santas. That’s because one display, Pere Noel of France, includes two figures.
According to legend, Pere Noel provided gifts in wooden shoes left out by good children. His grouchy alter-ego, Pere Fouchette, left switches for bad boys and girls.
People can learn and experience even more Santa traditions from across the globe by touring the exhibit, now open to the public at 1223 Main Street. The multi-cultural Santas are a collection that span five years of work and artistry by Great Bend artist Loretta Miller. The life-sized Santas, represent countries and regions from around the world and they appear in a winter wonderland of lighted trees and festive holiday décor.
The public can visit the international Santa display from 4-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and from 1-6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. People can schedule appointments outside of those hours by calling Rosewood Roots & Wings Foundation Office at 620-796-2242. The Santa exhibit will be on display through Dec. 23.
There is a $2 charge per person to visit the exhibit; children 8 and younger are admitted free, when accompanied by an adult. Admission proceeds go to Volunteers In Action (RSVP), or to Rosewood Roots & Wings Foundation.
Additionally, Santa Claus also will be present at the location to visit with children during regular hours that the “Santas” exhibit is open this season.
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For more information, contact Michael Dawes, Rosewood Services, 620-796-2242
November 29, 2016
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Story by: Michael Dawes, marketing director, Rosewood Services, 620-796-2242, MichaelD@rosewoodservices.com
