Santa Claus

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Be good for goodness' sake!

The Story of Christmas

Santa Claus; Coca-Cola

What's the difference between Yule and Christmas?

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree: Why do we deck thy branches?

Who was the real St. Nicholas?

See men and women dressed up as Santa Claus, elves, and reindeer participating in Santacon, London, 2013

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Be good for goodness' sake!

Santa Claus; Coca-Cola

What's the difference between Yule and Christmas?

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree: Why do we deck thy branches?

Who was the real St. Nicholas?

See men and women dressed up as Santa Claus, elves, and reindeer participating in Santacon, London, 2013

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Christmas tree, holiday, pine

Everything You Need To Know About Christmas Quiz

Illustration of Merry Old Santa Claus by Thomas Nast. (Christmas, holidays)

The Christmas Quiz

USA 2006 - 78th Annual Academy Awards. Closeup of giant Oscar statue at the entrance of the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Hompepage blog 2009, arts and entertainment, film movie hollywood

Pop Culture Quiz

Santa Claus reading the list, Christmas, north pole

Jolly Old St. Nicholas Quiz