Merry Christmas

Henry Dakin dresses up as Santa Claus for Christmas at Laurel Glen

Henry Dakin was known for his dramatic story telling. Ruthalee, his oldest daughter, recalls seeing him pacing back and forth down by the barn memorizing stories later to be told either to the guests during the days when Laurel Glen was a small resort or for neighbors who visited.

One neighbor recounts how Henry slipped out unnoticed during an evening gathering at Laurel Glen and reappeared at the door as a vagabond. He then came in and told a story about his (fictional) situation without being recognized by the guests. He used those same talents to engage his daughters and relatives as Santa Claus during Christmas.