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North Dakota National Guard
FARGO, N.D. - Children of Happy Hooligan members will get a Christmas treat on Dec. 13 as Santa makes an early stop, "Air Guard style," at the 119th Wing in Fargo.
Santa will arrive at the base in a C-21 Lear Jet, bearing gifts for the Happy Hooligan children who will be anxiously waiting in the hangar.
The annual Children's Christmas Party consists of entertainment, treats and of course, one-on-one time with Santa for the children. Santa also brings a hand-picked present for each child and distributes the gifts during the party.
"Last year when my three-year old daughter, Elise heard her name called and Santa had a 'Dora the Explorer' gift bag in his hands she turned to me and screamed, 'Dora, Dora! I'm so excited,'" said Master Sgt. Eric Johnson, 119th Wing. "I'll never forget her reaction, it's a great memory."
The Children's Christmas party is coordinated by the 119th Wing Family Programs Office.
"This Christmas party is always a great success, not only for the children, but also for the parents because they get a chance to connect with each other," said Jody Harms, 119th Wing Family Programs Coordinator. "The Happy Hooligan family is more than just the Airmen of this unit; it also consists of the families that continuously support the Airmen."
Some members like Tech. Sgt. Tracy Zidon, 119th Wing, are especially looking forward to attending the event with her kids this year.
"Their dad has been deployed since September and won't be home over the holidays. It's always comforting to be around other military members who are going through or have gone through the holidays without their loved one," said Zidon.
The children's Christmas party will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the 119th Wing. The C-21 Lear Jet carrying Santa is scheduled to taxi into the hangar at approximately 2:45 p.m.
| Date Taken: | 12.12.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 12.12.2008 20:54 |
| Story ID: | 27614 |
| Location: | US |
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