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Devils and Homespun Saints: The Top 5 Alternative European Santas

While the image of the jolly, bearded man in the red suit is a classic image across the world, some cultures have taken the Santa Claus idea a step beyond the gift-giving.  According to a centuries-old myth, bad children in France should prepare for a flogging. Or in Alpine Europe, they may be stuffed into [...]

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100-Year-Old Letter to Santa Found Stuck in Chimney

Santa’s error makes for a charming Christmas tale one hundred years later.

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Santa Claus More Important Than Ever, Poll Confirms

Times may be rough and there might be fewer presents under the tree in family homes across the country this year, but that just means the big guy in the red suit is all the more important.

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The Santa Hotline: Starting Saturday, Kids Can Use NORAD to Track Santa’s Position

He tracks whether you’ve been naughty or nice 364 days out of the year. Now it’s your turn.

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Reading While Eating for December 12: Remember When?

Monday’s links go back to decades past — as long as the Men in Black don’t use their memory-erasers on us.

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Santa and Machine Guns: For Your Christmas-Card Consideration

He knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you’re awake—and this year in Scottsdale, Arizona, he probably knows when you’re out of ammo. See the Christmas card photos from the Scottsdale Gun Club’s annual event that’s seen some viral holiday cheer.

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Mall Santas Switch Strategies for a Slumping Economy

With the economy looking less than jolly, the most celebrated Santa school in the country is training its St. Nicks to help trim wish lists.

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A Brief History of Advent

What started as a fasting holiday is now best known for its candy-filled calendars.

You Know It’s Christmas When Improv Everywhere Brings Out the Santa Sketches

Everybody’s favorite flash mob crew, Improv Everywhere, has returned with a Christmas-inspired musical surprise just in time for the holidays.

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Michigan’s Santa Claus Boot Camp Graduates Its 75th Class of St. Nicks

Think anyone can just suit up and be Santa? Think again.