One day I found a small silver bell on the Santa Seat as I started my day at Silver City Mall. After picking it up and holing it in my gloved hand, I began to shake it as one would shake a pair of dice. I wondered what kind of sound it would make, expecting that size bell to make a tinkling or jingling noise. Much to my surprise, it made a very pleasing sound, much like the sweet tone of a distant sleigh bell.

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Another time, a young boy brought a bell to me that looked much like a bell a teacher would have on her desk. It was a little bigger, with a handle, a clapper and everything. He said I could strike it; and when I did, (ever so gently) it rang with a pure, sweet, exquisite tone, similar to that of striking an elite wine glass.

Always remember that the Bell is a wonderful symbol of The Christmas Spirit, and that the true Spirit of Christmas lives in your heart.

Sharing The Joyful Sound,

Santa