>>> jaciel cordoba: You don't need to look at a calendar to know the Christmas season will soon be upon us. >> eve tannery: As we head into the holidays we thought wed share the efforts of one local man who promotes the happiness Christmas every month of the year.>> jaciel cordoba: WFMZs Nancy Werteen has more in Life Lessons. >>Nancy: Who needs December to see a smile on a childs face? Thats the philosophy behind Santa America. And for one local volunteerthe magic of Christmas can be found anytime..anywhere. >>Mike Berg/Santa America Volunteer. 1:27 Today is a present, it's a gift. We don't know tomorrow. We can't change the past so live each day as if it was your last. 1:37>>Nancy: Mike Berg of Lyons, Berks County says he's learned a few things as a hospice volunteer. He and his wife Joan love children and Christmas. And..MIke looks an awful lot like Santa Clausdoesnt he? In fact, he and Joan joke that they are Mr. and Mrs. Claus. >>Mike Berg: 2:16 I've even started to take candy canes with me for little children who think, 'hmm I"m not sure if he's the one but I'm not going to take a chance. 2:25>>Nancy: Mike put two and two together and joined Santa Americaa nationwide organization that provides special unhurried visits for families in crisis. >>Mike Berg: 2:48 Because it's faith hope and love wrapped up in a santa hug 2:52>>Nancy: Mike says you never know where Santa will show up. >>Nat Sound: 13:01 Bell Sound as he walks and "ho ho ho" >>Nancy: On this day we found him at the Children's Clinic at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown. >>Nat Sound: 10:17 Ho Ho Ho (picks up little girl) >>Nancy: Mike says he's learned that in the worst of times...a little Christmas goes a long way. >>Nat Sound: 15:18 "ho ho ho" >>Mike Berg: 3:19 if i was to have a time when I'm needed, there may be a time afterward where i might shed a tear but realizing I"ve made a difference in someone's li. 3:30 >>Nancy: Santa America also provides disaster relief, autism sport and support for military families. Its mission is simpleto bring hope, love and joy to anyone who needs it.Nancy Werteen 69 news.
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