{Lexington, Kentucky}...It won't be long until you can leave milk and cookies under your tree for Santa, his elves and reindeer, but Saturday, Santa spread a lot of Christmas cheer as he had eggs, bacon and waffles in Lexington. Dozens of children and their parents got up early Saturday and headed to the UK Chandler Hospital cafeteria for "Breakfast With Santa Claus" and visits with University of Kentucky athletes and cheerleaders. Midway through the festivities, Santa strolled into the room to the tune of Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, sung by the UK Chorus, bellowing out deep "ho, ho, ho's" and expressing wishes of a Merry Christmas for all. Up close, Santa bore a striking resemblance to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn, but no one seemed to notice as the Kentucky Children's Hospital mascot Stitches and UK Wildcat mascot Scratch wound their way through room, interacting with the children. Saturday's party, a tradition at the hospital for about 25 years, was sponsored by UK HealthCare Volunteer Services.
