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Who is Santa Claus?
He lives at the North Pole. He raises reindeer.
He wears a red suit and sports a white beard.
He's jolly. He's fat. A merry, old elf.
He's making a list, checking it twice.
He's coming to town. In a sleigh.
Must be Santa. Santa Claus.
(picture used with permission of Santa Craig Imboden.)
Christmas is Over. So, where's Santa Claus?
What does Santa do after his long Christmas eve trip?
We guess that the first thing Santa does when he gets home is take a nice, very long nap. After that, we're not sure, but until toy season gears up again we think he probably travels the world, just in a more leisurely fashion.
Some people claim to have seen Santa Claus on vacation. What do you think? Which of these do you think is the real Santa Claus?
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(Next Christmas is December 25, 2008)
Christmas in July?
So, Santa's on vacation. Or napping. Or building toys for next Christmas. What are you doing?
Wonder Where Santa Goes During the Summer!
Where do you think Santa Claus goes on vacation?
While we can't say for sure, first place we would go to look for Santa is Hawaii. Would you like to join us? Go ahead. Plan your trip. Maybe we'll see you - and Santa - there.
Here's what else you'll find on this page.
Click on a topic or just browse on through.
- Some Santa "Mood Music"
- Santa Claus at a Glance
- 'Twas the Night Before Christmas . . .
- Quick, what do you think of Santa Claus?
- Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
- Yes, Virginia, 21st Century Style
- Vintage Collectible Santas
- The Movie That Proved There IS a Santa Claus
- Macy's Miracle on 34th Street Christmas Window
- The Best Santa Claus Movies
- It's Where Santa Shops
- Miracle on 34th Street Movie Memorabilia
- Santa Sightings
- Santa in Song
- Eight Tiny Reindeer . . . plus Rudolph, of course!
- Special Gifts for Special People - Santa Approved!
- Santa Suits
- Santa Claus Remembers the Reason for the Season
- Don't you forget!
- Lots of Toys for Good Little Girls and Good Little Boys
- Are you in the Santa Claus Fan Club?
- Like this lens? Why not make one of your own?
- More Lenses Santa Would Love
Some Santa "Mood Music"
Do you have the Santa spirit?
Santa Claus at a Glance
A bit of a bio from Wikipedia
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply "Santa", is a historical, legendary and mythical figure who, in Western cultures, is described as bringing gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day[1], or on his feast day, December 6.[2] The legend may have its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Saint Nicholas.The modern depiction of Santa Claus as a fat, jolly man (or elf) wearing a red coat and trousers with white cuffs and collar, and black leather belt and boots, became popular in the United States in the 19th century due to the significant influence of caricaturist and political cartoonist Thomas Nast.[3] This image has been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, and films. In the United Kingdom and Europe, his depiction is often identical to the American Santa, but he is commonly called Father Christmas.
One legend associated with Santa says that he lives in the far north, in a land of perpetual snow. The American version of Santa Claus lives at the North Pole, while Father Christmas is said to reside in Finland. Other mythological details include: he is married and lives with Mrs. Claus; that he makes a list of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior; that he delivers presents, including toys, candy, and other presents to all of the good boys and girls in the world, and sometimes coal or sticks to the naughty children, in one night; and that he accomplishes this feat with the aid of magical elves who make the toys, and flying reindeer who pull his sleigh.
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas . . .
. . . a perfect time to read this favorite book about Santa Claus.
Quick, what do you think of Santa Claus?
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
A classic.
Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history's most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies, and other editorials, and on posters and stamps.DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in THE SUN it's so." Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?
VIRGINIA O'HANLON.
115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET.
The response.
Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.
Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.
You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.
No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.
(from Newseum)
Yes, Virginia, 21st Century Style
USA Weekend asked the question again in 2007.
Vintage Collectible Santas
Some people like to have Santa around all the time.
EBay has wonderful items to add to your vintage Santa collection.
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The Movie That Proved There IS a Santa Claus
Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street (also titled The Big Heart in the UK) is a 1947 film written by Valentine Davies, directed by George Seaton, and starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood and Edmund Gwenn. It is the story of what takes place in New York City following Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as people are left wondering whether or not a department store Santa might be the real thing.
The film won Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Edmund Gwenn), Best Writing, Original Story (Valentine Davies) and Best Writing, Screenplay. It was also nominated for Best Picture, losing to Gentlemans Agreement.
Davies also penned a short story version of the tale, which was published simultaneously with the films release.
Macy's Miracle on 34th Street Christmas Window
Adorable animation of scenes from the movie.
Macy's Miracle on 34th Street Windows 2006
Video footage of Macy's Christmas windows. The window displays tell the story of Miracle on 34th Street.
Runtime: 1:08
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The Best Santa Claus Movies
Which is your favorite?
The original Miracle on 34th Street is my all-time favorite movie about Santa Claus.
(It didn't hurt that the little girl in the movie is named Susan.)
What's your favorite Santa movie? (vote it up!)
Miracle on 34th Street (the original version)
My all-time favorite, the original version of Mira more...3 points
Biography - Santa Claus
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It's Where Santa Shops
Miracle on 34th Street Movie Memorabilia
Photos, Posters, Lobby Cards - What's on eBay Today?
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Santa in Song
Christmas Music CDs
Thank Santa for CDs!
Gene Autry Sings Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
Amazon Price: $5.98 (as of 07/25/2008)
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town and Frosty the Snowman
Amazon Price: $11.98 (as of 07/25/2008)
Elvis Presley: The Christmas Songs
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Amazon Price: $12.98 (as of 07/25/2008)
White Christmas
Amazon Price: $6.25 (as of 07/25/2008)
Eight Tiny Reindeer . . . plus Rudolph, of course!
Vintage Reindeer Collectibles from eBay
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Santa Suits
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Santa and Baby Jesus Collectibles
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Always remember the true Reason to celebrate Christmas all year 'round.
Lots of Toys for Good Little Girls and Good Little Boys
Are you in the Santa Claus Fan Club?
Share your stories, sightings, thoughts, rants, raves...
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BABYKITTY
Good lens. 5 stars. Posted July 13, 2008 |
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mulberry
Terrific lens! I too have spotted Santa in casual dress during warmer months... Posted July 04, 2008 |
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