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Meet...Bryce


Name: Bryce Nelson, aka Santa.

Year and school: 7th year, (M.D./Ph.D. Medical Scientist in Training Program).

Family: Wife, Kathy.

Favorite book: Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Favorite snack: Reese's peanut butter cups.

Favorite Christmas Carol: Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives.

How do you stay fit: Have you ever tried to deliver toys to all of the children of the world? Try it sometime...it will keep you in tip-top shape.

Least favorite chore: Laundry.

If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: The Easter Bunny.

Guests at your fantasy Christmas party: I would invite all of the world leaders together to bring peace on earth, good will towards men.

Most rewarding part of your job: Seeing the smile of the face of a child when they come up to see Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. I consider myself blessed that I get the chance to be a little part of this magical time of year for them.

Something people don't know about you: I sleep with my beard outside of the covers...cold air makes it grow.

Three things that mean alot to you: Family, Christmas and music.

Latest memorable trip: My wife and I went to Cancun with some close friends and had a great time.

Pet peeve: Being shhhhed!

Plans for the future: I would like to practice endocrinology with a research emphasis in diabetes...and continue playing my “alter ego.”

If you suddenly had a free day, what would you do: Sleep.

Personality trait you admire in others: Sincerity, unconditional love, a child-like spirit and laughter.

Words of advice: You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why...Santa Claus is coming to town.”