Through his "Santa Todd" persona, Todd Bishop, a U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency civilian employee, has found new ways to use technology to continue bringing holiday magic to children -- and maybe even their K-9 friends -- during the holidays despite COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo Credit: Courtesy Todd Bishop)

Dressed as "Santa Todd," Todd Bishop, a U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency civilian employee, talks with a child via a FaceTime call during a virtual visit. Bishop has found new ways to leverage technology to continue bringing some holiday magic to children despite COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo Credit: Courtesy Todd Bishop)

Todd Bishop, a U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency civilian employee, is pictured as “Santa Todd,” with Evan Miller, a youngster from Homer, Alaska. The virtual photo with Santa is one way Bishop has adapted to distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo Credit: Courtesy Todd Bishop)