Casual Santa

Casual Santa, Seabrook Island, S.C.

My friend Linda asked me out to Seabrook Island this past weekend to take a picture of Casual Santa for Island Life newspaper. Long braid, tattoos, khaki shorts and his dog, Santa looked quite comfy relaxing by the fire. Ask for what you want but I suspect you are going to get something beach related.

Santa & Mrs. Claus - Lowcountry style

Santa & Mrs. Claus, Charleston, S.C.

There has been some discussion lately about what race Santa is. It started after Fox news broadcaster Megyn Kelly pronounced him white, and continued to Jon Stewart on the Daily Show. It made me very proud to find our Lowcountry Claus couple in place at Marion Square this morning, welcoming everyone with warm smiles and "ho, ho, ho's" on this drizzly day.

Not only are they a mixed race couple but the Mrs. is using a walker this year. Thank you Charleston!

Ho, ho, ho!

King St. Charleston, S.C.

Isn't he the perfect Father Christmas? I caught him in front of the fancy children's clothes store on lower King St. Jackson & Madeleine. They offer a last chance for pictures with Santa tomorrow from 12 - 3 pm.