A Maryland Santa Claus

This page contains what would be considered Maryland local history rather than Maryland folklore. However, generations of folks in Baltimore have sought to visit the special Santa at Mondawmin Mall. Thus, Santa Luke has taken on an almost folkloric stature in the city of Baltimore.

L. Woodling, Friday, December 21, 2018

L. Woodling, Friday, December 21, 2018

According to his Facebook page, Luke Durant, Jr.
(aka “Santa Luke”) "works at Samta--Mondawmin
Mall." He's been playing the role as the famous
December Gift Giver since 1984.

L. Woodling, Friday, December 21, 2018

Further Reading:
Jonathan Pitts, Generations flock to visit Mondawmin’s “color blind” Santa Luke, Baltimore Sun, Dec. 18, 2013.

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