Mountain Santa Archives

Kentucky by Heart: Mike Howard went from ‘black sheep’ to beloved ‘Mountain Santa,’ the legend

December 20, 2022December 19, 20220

Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering once again this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard,…

December 21, 2021December 20, 20210

Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering once again this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard,…

December 22, 2020December 21, 20200

Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard, the Mountain…

December 24, 2019December 23, 20190

Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard, the Mountain…

December 25, 2018December 24, 20180

Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard, the Mountain…

January 17, 2018January 15, 20180

I was saddened by the recent passing of Mike Howard, aka “Mountain Santa.” He lived at Wallins Creek, in Harlan…

December 19, 2017December 18, 20171

This story is taken from Steve Flairty’s 2013 book, Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes #3. It was originally published in by KyForward…

December 20, 2016December 19, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This story is taken from Steve Flairty’s 2013 book, Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes #3. Mike Howard…

December 29, 2015December 29, 20150

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood day trips (and sometimes…