‘Competition for Santa’: Mom says she, son were asked to leave mall over costume

GRANDVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) — Kirk Wissink’s family describes him as “Mr. Christmas.” He has Down syndrome, and for his family, his love for the holidays is part of what makes him so special.

“Christmas is Kirk’s favorite holiday,” Kirk’s mother, Marcie Wissink, told Nexstar’s WOOD. “He plays Christmas music and stuff during summertime and we’re always like, ‘Not yet, Kirk.’”

While Kirk is 30, he sees the world through childlike eyes…

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