Deer Santa at the Bell Tower shops

"Big Red" is one of 20 deer to be auctioned at the Bell Tower Shops to aid Voices for Kids. The herd of decorated deer slated for the Bell Tower Shops "Deer Santa" Auction is on display and ready to be enjoyed in a home or business for Christmas. They will be auctioned off on Dec. 5 as part of Friday Fest. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Voices for Kids, in support of the Guardian ad Litem program. Music will be provided by the John Chapman Jazz Team. Fashions will be provided by Island Pursuit.

Some of the larger deer will provide an excellent way for businesses to share holiday spirit with customers while giving back to a charity. Donated by Madison Marquette, they have names like: "Vincent van Doe," "Rainbow Joe," "Million Dollar Buck," and "Jingle Dickens." There's even "Big Red," sporting Red Sox memorabilia. Many deer are accompanied by gift certificates from Bell Tower Shops merchants and restaurants.

The collection of 20 uniquely decorated reindeer will be on display at several Bell Tower Shops merchants and restaurants until Dec. 5.