History 21 The Podcast - 1.02 Santa in Anoka County
Santa has had a second home here in Anoka County for over 100 years, and ACHS has the proof in our collection. Listen to the ways Santa has visited the County from farm life to Zoom visits with Steve Griffiths, the Executive Director of Impact Services.
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Impact Services mission is to provide nutritious meals and enable our neighbors to live independently and be the premiere resource in Anoka County to fulfill the needs of the aging community.
ZOOM WITH SANTA
Here is your opportunity to have your family spend time with Santa in his workshop in the North Pole. With the pandemic this is a safe way for you and your children to spend some quality time with Santa from the comfort of your own home.
These ten-minute sessions will provide time for your children to:
Share their wish lists with Santa
Find out if they have been naughty or nice
Have conversation with Santa based on the information you provide
10 mintue visit wth Santa
Zoom links out 24-48 prior to the Zoom call
Questions email: info@impactservicesmn.org
There are limited engagements. Sign up for your special visit today!
History 21: The Vault Extras
Listen to Steve Griffiths’ full interview
Santa Around Anoka County
In 1916 C.A. Nelson registered his farm in Fridley as the “Northpole.”
Starting 1940, Federal Cartridge hosted visits from Santa at the Green Theater in Anoka.
In 1953 Bernard Swanson opened Santa Claus Town in the then Township of Ramsey.
Register of Farm Names form where C. A. Nelson registered his Fridley farm as the Northpole.
Kids inside the Green Theater during Federal Cartridge’s Santa program.
Children in line at the Green Theater receiving their gift from Santa.
Entrance to Santa Claus Town with sign across road being held up by a giant snowman on the left and giant Santa Claus statue on the right.
Santa’s House in Santa Claus Town
Anoka County Library Minute
Further Reading:
Hanukkah: Festival Around the World by Grace Jones - E296.435 JON
Learn about the diverse and vibrant festivals that are celebrated around the world. This series encourages children to consider religious beliefs and cultural practices via easy to read text and informative, full color images.
Christmas by Rebecca Pettiford: Holidays Series from Jump! Books - E394.2663 PET
This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Christian holiday of Christmas and the things people do to celebrate.
My Family Celebrates Kwanzaa by Lisa Bullard - E394.2612 BUL
Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Critical thinking questions and fast facts prompt young readers to engage with this fun narrative and learn all about Kwanzaa.
Our Lady of Guadalupe by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand - E232.91 BER
Juan Diego hears the voice of the Virgin Mary asking him to petition the bishop for a shrine to be built in her honor, but the bishop will not agree unless Juan can bring him a sign.
It’s Chinese New Year! By Richard Sebra - E394.2614 SEB
Presents an introduction to the Chinese New Year holiday and discusses its traditions, including family meals, remembering loved ones, decorating with the color red, and giving gifts.
Diwali by Rebecca Pettiford - E294.536 PET
This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Hindu holiday of Diwali and the things people do to celebrate.
The Storyteller’s Candle/La velita de los cuentos by Lucía M. González - E460 GON
During the early days of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpré, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta.
Peg + Cat: The Eid al-Adha Adventure by Jennifer Oxley - E OXL
Peg and Cat are visiting their friends Yasmina and Amir during a very special holiday, Eid al-Adha. Everyone is excited to don their best duds, exchange presents, and eat a yummy feast divided into equal parts--one-third for family, one-third for friends and neighbors, and one-third for those in need. But Cat isn't so sure about giving all that deliciousness away. Can more generosity and less honey cake equal happiness for Cat? Eid Mubarak!