Here comes Mr. Bingle...a favorite childhood memory that comes to life every Christmas. Mr Bingle was a delightful holly-winged snowman who was a helper to Santa Claus. He lived at Maison Blanche department store on the famed Canal Street during its heyday! "Ocsar" Isentrout was the voice and puppeteer of Mr. Bingle. When Mr. B. would appear it was definitely the season of Christmas, he would dance and fly right into every child's heart. For years I have dusted off my Mr. Bingle and proudly displayed him but the real magic of Maison Blanche and Mr. Bingle are sadly missed!
"It is never too late to have a happy childhood." Tom Robbins...American novelist
"The world is full of people who have never, since childhood, met an open doorway with an open mind." E.B. White...American writer 1899-1985
That is a wonderful story...I love Christmas traditions like this... Makes the holiday much more special..
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may you and your family have joy and peace for the Christmas season!
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