LOS OLIVOS, Calif. (AP) — Christmas came early for some 200 children who got to play at Michael Jackson's amusement park and meet Santa Claus.

"I hope you have a wonderful day. Merry Christmas. I love you," the pop singer called out to the children Friday from the driveway of his estate.

Jackson, who faces trial next year on child molestation charges, appeared happy during the few minutes he spoke to the arriving throng.

One of the youngsters shouted, "We love you!"

"I love you more," Jackson replied before putting an umbrella over his head and walking back toward his house.

Jackson spokeswoman Raymone K. Bain said the entertainer chose to make an unusual personal appearance as a surprise for the last group of children touring Neverland before the Christmas holidays.

Bain said there was no relationship between the event and Jackson's upcoming trial.

Santa Barbara County authorities have charged Jackson, 46, with molesting a boy, conspiracy and administering an intoxicating agent, alcohol, to his alleged victim.

Investigators have carried out raids on Neverland, and in a recent court filing that seeks to introduce evidence of other purported crimes that went uncharged, prosecutors described the estate as "a veritable paradise" for children.

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That is pretty scary news about the intelligence of the parents in our society... What willing semi-intelligent American parent would want to send their children to Michael Jackson's Neverland mansion after the whole molestation scandal?

That really is wrong. Who in their right mind would allow their children to spend time with someone who has been on trial and is going to tril for child molestation?

I kind of just said that, but...ok Wergo. You're a newbie, so keep at it!

once again i must laugh and say he is innocent. because some pople are crasy like that so why judge them?

yeah i agree, you shouldent judge him so fast. they havent PROVEN that he indeed modested that boy. untel them you shouldne pop at him bout it imho. and especially he wouldent dare to do it again with so many people watching