Santa's Land and Reindeer Rowe
When I was a little girl, I knew Christmas was right around the corner when I went to Santa’s Land. My mom would lay out my perfectly ironed smocked dress with a matching bow, but my dad would always insist on waiting until the event for my mom put the bow in my hair. Typical dad, I know, but it’s the funny stories like this that make Santa’s Land one of my best childhood memories and a bigger and better Thibodaux tradition!
This Thibodaux tradition has been filling children with the Christmas spirit since the early 90s. Starting in the student union of Nicholls State University, Santa’s Land has grown tremendously. For the past three years, two, 1000 ticket sessions were sold out at the Thibodaux Civic Center, and Reindeer Rowe was added to the agenda! Events like this would not be possible without the months of hard work from the Thibodaux Service League.
Thibodaux Service League was established in 1974 continues to promote volunteerism within the Thibodaux community. Santa’s Land and Reindeer Rowe are the league’s biggest fundraisers, and all proceeds are donated to schools in the area as well as many other community organizations. Kelly Dantin, Thibodaux Service League Parliamentarian, said, “This event goes back for so long and has grown so much over the years; we really love being able to give back to local businesses and organizations.” The league currently has 85 members and President Jamie Gros said, “Seeing the entire organization come together for the event makes all the hard work worth it.”
My childhood during the holidays was always about Santa’s Land, and the adorable activities and yummy food are the images remain imprinted in my mind. Waking up early on a Saturday was not a big deal if I was going to Santa’s Land. Whether it was stringing fruit loops onto a necklace or sprinkling the Reindeer Food on Christmas Eve, it’s the traditions like Santa’s Land and Reindeer Rowe that make the holidays in Thibodaux so special to me.
When I was a little girl, I knew Christmas was right around the corner when I went to Santa’s Land. My mom would lay out my perfectly ironed smocked dress with a matching bow, but my dad would always insist on waiting until the event for my mom put the bow in my hair. Typical dad, I know, but it’s the funny stories like this that make Santa’s Land one of my best childhood memories and a bigger and better Thibodaux tradition!
This Thibodaux tradition has been filling children with the Christmas spirit since the early 90s. Starting in the student union of Nicholls State University, Santa’s Land has grown tremendously. For the past three years, two, 1000 ticket sessions were sold out at the Thibodaux Civic Center, and Reindeer Rowe was added to the agenda! Events like this would not be possible without the months of hard work from the Thibodaux Service League.
Thibodaux Service League was established in 1974 continues to promote volunteerism within the Thibodaux community. Santa’s Land and Reindeer Rowe are the league’s biggest fundraisers, and all proceeds are donated to schools in the area as well as many other community organizations. Kelly Dantin, Thibodaux Service League Parliamentarian, said, “This event goes back for so long and has grown so much over the years; we really love being able to give back to local businesses and organizations.” The league currently has 85 members and President Jamie Gros said, “Seeing the entire organization come together for the event makes all the hard work worth it.”
My childhood during the holidays was always about Santa’s Land, and the adorable activities and yummy food are the images remain imprinted in my mind. Waking up early on a Saturday was not a big deal if I was going to Santa’s Land. Whether it was stringing fruit loops onto a necklace or sprinkling the Reindeer Food on Christmas Eve, it’s the traditions like Santa’s Land and Reindeer Rowe that make the holidays in Thibodaux so special to me.
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A Thibodaux Tradition Filled with Success
Santa's Land and Reindeer Rowe continue to grow and succeed each year, and so does Thibodaux Service League. Take a look at this graphic for more information!
Santa's Land and Reindeer Rowe continue to grow and succeed each year, and so does Thibodaux Service League. Take a look at this graphic for more information!