My Childhood on Creepy Santa’s Lap

He was my version of clowns, a symbol of jolly that scared the hell out of me.

Jeremy Helligar

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Santa photos from the author’s private collection

Santa Claus and I have a weird history. I’m not sure I ever actually believed in him, but he didn’t need to be real to leave me feeling some kind of way.

As a kid, I spent a bit of time on the laps of White men who were pretending to be him, and…

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Jeremy Helligar

Brother Son Husband Friend Loner Minimalist World Traveler. Author of “Is It True What They Say About Black Men?” and “Storms in Africa” https://rb.gy/3mthoj