Anna Santa

05/07/2026

Remind your children/grandchildren to keep working. There is nothing more exciting than finding out your name is on the “nice” list!

04/02/2026

I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a Happy Easter!

02/20/2026

I used an app to make one of my favorite photos from Christmas 2025 look like a Norman Rockwell painting!

01/03/2026

12/23/2025

As I prepare for my last “Santa Express” trains in Jackson Mo. today which also happens to be my last two events of the season, I have had time to reflect on just how blessed I am. I have traveled throughout Southern Illinois and Southeast Mo. and heard the Christmas wishes of well over 1000 children. Of course, during that time I have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of wonderful adults! I find it truly humbling that parents and grandparents trust me to bring some Christmas magic to the ones they love the most. Thank you one and all for making it possible for me to do what I do! Merry Christmas!!

12/19/2025

Just finished a wonderful event with Goreville Pre-K! Those people truly embody the spirit of Christmas when it comes to caring about those children!!

12/19/2025

12/16/2025

Don’t forget to stop by the bakery Saturday from 10-1 for free photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus.

We’ll have some special Christmas treats and hot cocoa for sale … should we do a peppermint one for Santa?🤔

And get in that last minute Christmas shopping.

12/16/2025

🎄🎄🎄 This Thursday 🎄🎄🎄
🎅✨ It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! ✨🎅

Join us for The Ridge’s Second Annual Cookies with Santa! a magical evening filled with holiday fun, laughter, and sweet treats!

🎨 Enjoy games and crafts for the kids
📖 Gather ‘round for storytime with Santa
🍪 And of course… cookies for everyone!

📸 Every little one will get to take home a FREE picture with Santa, courtesy of our amazing friends at K. M. Goodson Photography!

They’ll also be offering special photo packages for purchase. Perfect for capturing those extra magical Christmas memories. 🌟

📅 Thursday, December 18th — 6pm-8pm
📍 The Ridge — 1974 State Highway E, Oak Ridge, Missouri
🎟️ This is a FREE community event!

Bring your family, your friends, and your Christmas spirit! ❤️
We kindly ask that you RSVP so Santa and his helpers know how many cookies to bake and crafts to prepare. 🎄

🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼 For more information and to RSVP check out:
Cookies with Santa

We can’t wait to celebrate this joyful season with you at The Ridge!

12/12/2025