Photo by Ben Boettger Kelly Bookey, as Santa Claus, replenishes his stock of candy canes between visitors Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at the Kenai Peninsula Harley-Davidson store in Soldotna, Alaska. Bookey estimated that he has been appearing as Santa at the store for about 10 years, sitting on a motorcycle to distribute candy canes and pose for free photos. The Harley store is also hosting a Toys-for-Tots toy drive this year.

Photo by Ben Boettger Kelly Bookey, as Santa Claus, replenishes his stock of candy canes between visitors Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at the Kenai Peninsula Harley-Davidson store in Soldotna, Alaska. Bookey estimated that he has been appearing as Santa at the store for about 10 years, sitting on a motorcycle to distribute candy canes and pose for free photos. The Harley store is also hosting a Toys-for-Tots toy drive this year.

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Kelly Bookey, as Santa Claus, listens to the Christmas wishes of Riley Smith Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at the Kenai Peninsula Harley-Davidson store in Soldotna, Alaska. Bookey estimated that he has been appearing as Santa at the store for about 10 years, sitting on a motorcycle to distribute candy canes and pose for free photos. The Harley store is also hosting a Toys-for-Tots toy drive this year.

Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Kelly Bookey, as Santa Claus, listens to the Christmas wishes of Riley Smith Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at the Kenai Peninsula Harley-Davidson store in Soldotna, Alaska. Bookey estimated that he has been appearing as Santa at the store for about 10 years, sitting on a motorcycle to distribute candy canes and pose for free photos. The Harley store is also hosting a Toys-for-Tots toy drive this year.

Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Kelly Bookey, as Santa Claus, listens to the Christmas wishes of Riley Smith Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at the Kenai Peninsula Harley-Davidson store in Soldotna, Alaska. Bookey estimated that he has been appearing as Santa at the store for about 10 years, sitting on a motorcycle to distribute candy canes and pose for free photos. The Harley store is also hosting a Toys-for-Tots toy drive this year.

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