An Interview With Santa Claus!
Unbeknownst to many, Incredible Edible Knowsley is not just a community-based project for horticultural and interpersonal growth. It is also the secondary job of Santa Claus during his 364 days of free time between Christmases. Recently, Santa was so kind as to offer us an interview about himself and his jobs in hopes of raising Christmas cheer and belief to fuel his sleigh, and so me and Aynsley, a volunteer of ours, prepared some questions that were both in the spirit of Christmas and the values of Incredible Edible Knowsley.
What do you see here at Incredible Edible Knowsley that you think should be seen more elsewhere?”
I see generosity and not only what we at Incredible Edible give to the community, but what the community give back to us.
What is the most important part of Christmas?
The most important part of Christmas to me is family and the togetherness that it brings to people. Personally, I’ve met a family-like group of friends at Incredible Edible Knowsley over my time here, and so this Christmas I will value the time I spend with them, as well as with Mrs Claus and the Reindeer back home.
What do your feed your reindeer and how do you grow it?
Reindeer are quite partial to carrots, and luckily for me, I know a thing or two about how to grow carrots. You see, carrots aren’t like other plants. They aren’t started as seedlings in a pot. Instead, they’re planted directly into the ground because they don’t like being moved around so much. So when they start to grow, we take out the smaller plants to feed to the Reindeer and leave the rest for harvest so that nothing goes to waste.
Which vegetables can you grow in the North Pole and which vegetable is the hardest to grow?
Well, the North Pole is in Antarctica and there’s actually no land, only ice. Also, Antarctica receives very very little direct sunlight which is necessary for plants to grow, so it’s quite difficult to get any plants growing over there. That’s why I’m having so much fun at Incredible Edible Knowsley. However, it is possible to grow plants in the North Pole, given their requirements are met. Me and Mrs Claus have been thinking about investing in a large terrarium to add to our workshop ever since I started visiting here.
What is a healthy alternative to milk and cookies that children can grow themselves?
Well all I’ll say is, cress is quite easy to grow, and I don’t mind an egg and cress butty, so I’d definitely say cress.
Where are all the batteries for the toys?
Well I’m awfully sorry. I suppose in having to manage the factory, some things manage to fall through the cracks. I think it’s also because many of the toys we make are homemade
After our Christmas event on the 4th, Santa was very tired, so we thank him for taking the time to answer our questions. He also told us to thank you for making an appearance and believing in him so that he can fuel his sleigh. He had a wonderful time and hopes you all do too. And the good times have yet to stop, with Christmas round the corner, Santa went back to the North Pole to help manage his factory… and maybe tell the elves to start making some batteries.
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