Joseph Mandell has a permanent twinkle in his eye, and this time of year, it sparkles brighter than ever. Co-owner, with Joe Russo, of the Brew Heaven Cafe in South Royalton, Mandell doesn't just love Christmas-some people might say he's obsessed. Even in a red shirt and overalls, he bears a striking resemblance to the "jolly old elf," but when he dons the red velvet suit and hat Russo made for him five years ago, he IS Santa Claus. More...