The Santa Claus Club has a message for village residents

Valatie Christmas tradition halted due to COVID

By Bill Williams Columbia-Greene Media

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Santa Claus participates in the 2019 Christmas Eve parade in Valatie. Lance Wheeler/For Columbia-Greene Media

For the first time in 75 years, the Valatie Santa Claus Club will not be making household gift deliveries this year. Lance Wheeler/For Columbia-Greene MediaFacebook

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VALATIE — For the first time in 75 years, Santa Claus will not be making an early stop at children’s homes in Valatie, according to a statement from the Valatie Santa Claus Club.


It was not an easy decision, long-time club member Angelo Nero said

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the group held discussions with members and local Valatie families about how they could continue the traditions of the club in a safe manner.

VALATIE — For the first time in 75 years, Santa Claus will not be making an early stop at children’s homes in Valatie, according to a statement from the Valatie Santa Claus Club. Read more...

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