Remember the old days when we told Santa our wishlist through 'snail mail'? We toiled over what to put on the list and thought it out very carefully before mailing it. Then we waited.

Well, the times have changed! Santa now has a direct hotline in the Southern Tier and his line will be open next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (December 8th through 10th)!

The Apalachin Lions Club, kind of like Santa's elves, helped set up the hotline.

So, make sure your children get their thoughts and lists ready and keep this number handy; 625-HoHo. Santa will be taking time out from preparations for his Christmas Eve journey each night from 6pm to 8 pm.

And adults, as you watch your kids, think back to your cherished experiences with Santa.

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