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Santa Claus: Media
legendary figure
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What's the difference between Yule and Christmas?
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals in the world.
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O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree: Why do we deck thy branches?
Christmas trees have a long, colorful, and even dangerous history.
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Discern the real St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra, from the gift-giving Santa Claus of yuletide
Learn about the life of the historical St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra.
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See men and women dressed up as Santa Claus, elves, and reindeer participating in Santacon, London, 2013
Hundreds of men and women dressed up as Santa Claus, reindeer, and elves taking part...
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Santa Claus; Coca-Cola
Somebody Knew I Was Coming, a depiction of Santa Claus holding a bottle...
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