Santa Wayne, who has brought holiday cheer to children in Anne Arundel County for decades, is getting the love right back as he prepares for heart surgery next month.

For more than 30 years, families in Glen Burnie have counted on Santa Wayne to bring the magic of Christmas to Marley Station Mall. Wayne McCrea has been dressed as the jolly old man at the mall since 1989, asking children what they want for Christmas.

"Legos were just starting to make a big hit," Santa Wayne said.

He's heard thousands of Christmas lists from children who return year after year.

"They're bringing their kids, and now I'm getting the kids of the kids coming in," Santa Wayne said. "I've had a good time doing this."

Santa Wayne sits out this year

Santa Wayne had to put his red suit away this year because of

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