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My Name is Santa Jim - The Spirit of Christmas Is In My DNA

By Jim Paulson

Real Estate Agent with Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info DB-17066

December 01, 2024 07:00 AM

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. Maybe that is because my ties to it started way before I grew out my white beard, it started even before I was born!

Boise Santa

Both my parents were half Norwegian, therefore, so am I. Did you know that Santa Claus is called “Julenisse” in Norway. Like Santa Claus, the Norwegian Julenisse is believed to be based on legends about Saint Nicholas, a bishop who lived in what is now Turkey around the 3rd century.

Also before I was born (even before my parents met) my father was a silent partner in Operation Santa Claus in Redmond, Oregon. Here is a 1966 Sports Illustrated article about it: https://vault.si.com/vault/1966/12/12/reindeer-find-a-santa-claus

Then, when I got married we got our first dog. It was a purebred Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie). It's name registered with the American Kennel Club was Saint Nicholas Devine, but we called him Nicky.

Saint Nicholas Devine

Now even my grandson, Revah, is even getting into the family tradition. I guess it is appropriate since Santa officiated his parents wedding!

Merry Christmas to all!

Ho Ho Ho

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Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Santa Jim- you make an excellent Santa! I love the tradition that you're carrying on!

Dec 01, 2024 05:25 PM

Jim Paulson

Boise, ID

Jim Paulson

Kathy Streib I think I have just as much fun, if not more, than the kids.

Dec 02, 2024 03:25 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jim Paulson it has been a while since you last posted, welcome back and loved the tradition you have been keeping how interesting, Endre

Dec 01, 2024 10:06 PM

Jim Paulson

Boise, ID

Jim Paulson

Endre Barath, Jr. thank you. When I started thinking back, I was shocked how much things tied together.

Dec 02, 2024 03:26 PM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Perhaps I am mistaken, but isn't that the same outfit you wore to our meetup in Las Vegas?

Dec 02, 2024 03:55 AM

Jim Paulson

Boise, ID

Jim Paulson

Brian England I believe so. The formal photo was taken at the RRC / CRS conference in Atlanta. I will be back in Vegas for the Consumer Electronics show in January again for the week of January 3-10, 2025.

Dec 02, 2024 03:30 PM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

I love the photos and traditions! Ho Ho Ho to you too!

Dec 02, 2024 05:16 AM

Jim Paulson

Boise, ID

Jim Paulson

Thanks Kat Palmiotti You know me well enough to know that I beat to my own (Little) Drum(mer Boy).

Dec 02, 2024 03:31 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Santa Jim - thank you for sharing your HoHoHoliday-inspired history. I am sure it dazzles young and not-so-youthful listeners whenever these stories are shared.

Dec 02, 2024 05:30 AM

Jim Paulson

Boise, ID

Jim Paulson

Michael Jacobs I wrote this one before Thanksgiving but scheduled it to post December 1. I was dazzled myself when I started getting notices about the post.

Dec 02, 2024 03:33 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good to see you "back," Jim! What a fun read and the pictures were priceless. Merry Christmas and ho ho ho to you.

Dec 02, 2024 06:57 AM

Jim Paulson

Boise, ID

Jim Paulson

Thanks so much Nina Hollander, Broker I was in NC recently for a really good friends service and should have looked you up. I stayed in Wilmington and really liked it.

Dec 02, 2024 03:34 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Jim Paulson good morning, Jim... Wilmington is a very popular area, especially for veterans. If you were in Wilmington area the entire time, you were many hours from Charlotte... but hopefully next time you're in the area, you'll give me a call.

Dec 03, 2024 05:22 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Such a fun read on your Santa DNA, Jim Paulson - no doubt that tradition will carry on throughout the years to come.

Dec 02, 2024 07:45 AM

Jim Paulson

Boise, ID

Jim Paulson

I almost included a statement about my mother saying the only thing that ran in our family genes (jeans) was diarrhea but decided not to this time. Mr. Crappy might have liked that though. Merry Christmas my friend.

Dec 02, 2024 03:37 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Hi Santa! You're the second 'real' Santa I've met now! I'll find a photo of the other one.....maybe you two are related! I was born on Christmas Eve so this holiday has alwyas been close to my heart for many reasons!