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title: Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center Receives visit from Santa and the Grinch
description: Experience the magic of Christmas with Santa, the Grinch, and Buddy the Elf at the Children's Center. The jolly old man shared a special holiday reading with the kids, while the Grinch and Buddy spread cheer and helped with the presents. This heartwarming event was filled with holiday spirit and joy for all the children in attendance.
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# [Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center Receives visit from Santa and the Grinch](https://rlc.edu/news/rend-lake-college-foundation-childrens-center-receives-visit-from-santa-and-the-grinch)

 Written by [Jonathon Walters](https://rlc.edu/news/author/jonathon-walters) | Dec 21, 2022 6:00:00 AM

'Twas the week before Christmas,  
And out at RLC,  
When the kids were visited  
By a jolly group of three.

The Children's Center was happy  
the kids knew Christmas was near  
They'd never guessed who  
would suddenly appear.

It was the Jolly old man,   
Yes! Santa himself,  
Joined by the Grinch  
And Buddy the Elf

The children were happy,  
With smiles ear to ear.  
They couldn't contain their excitement,  
With Santa this near. 

The jolly old elf   
had a book in his arms.  
Then read to the kids  
And shared all his charm

The children listened intently,  
To Santa and friends  
Of the night before Christmas,  
And the magic it extends

The Grinch stood by,  
His heart now so bright,  
No longer stealing Christmas,  
But helping to make it right.

And Buddy the Elf,  
Was full of great cheer,  
Helping Santa and the Grinch,  
with all the reindeer. 

When the story was finished,  
Santa gave presents to the tots.  
They shared with each other,  
And thought happy thoughts.

So here's to Santa,  
the Grinch, and the Elves  
For bringing joy to children,  
With love from themselves.

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