HERALD SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) -- For so many families, visiting their neighborhood Santa is more than a rite of passage; it's a lifelong memory.

But when one local family found out their Santa retired, it took a Christmas miracle to track him down so they could say "thank you."

Eyewitness News reporter spoke to Amy Wright and Gavin Gavilanes about the very special reunion with their Santa, Thomas Cahill.

You can watch her full report in the media player above.

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