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[Amazing Christmas Ideas] Light-up Santa Claus Figurines and Santa's Sleigh | Amazing ...: Santa Claus loves the U.S. Marines and this impressive 21-1/2” long Santa and reindeer figurine are created in the spirit of “Semper Fidelis.” Santa’s eight reindeer are lifting toward the sky dressed in their USMC saddle blankets with sculptural tassels and leg bands. Santa’s sleigh is embellished with the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the American bald eagle, and the “Semper Fidelis” motto.

[Collectors Weekly Articles and Interviews] Santa Claus and His American Debut | Collectors Weekly: Reindeer But No Santa Claus: An unsigned woodcut illustration from Gleason's Weekly of 1856, showing Father Time in the traditional sleigh holding a small child in his arms. The conventional pack of presents was yet to be included in such a drawing.

[Amazing Christmas Ideas] Santa's Little Helpers Christmas Figurine Is A Touch Of Heaven ...: This heavy and substantial figurine tells a story of little angels busily loading Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. Made of porcelain, lavished with 22K gold and enhanced with a subtle pearlized finish on the angels’ wings and coat trim, the figurine glistens and shines under the ambient light.

[BabyCenter: MOMformation] BabyCenter: MOMformation » Blog Archive » Do You Believe In Santa?: As an adult, I obviously don’t believe in the literal Santa Claus…but, like you, I believe *very* much in the idea of him and what he represents: a power of generosity, giving to children everywhere, equally–regardless of race, wealth, or creed–and asking for little in return, but that they be good boys and girls. Where’s the wrongness in that?

[About.com Antiques: Most Popular Articles] Hubley Cast Iron Sleigh with Santa Claus Toy Value - Values and ...: santa claus collectibles · christmas collectibles · hubley toys. Painted sleigh with gold highlights. Santa figure with moveable arms. Sleigh pulled by a team of two white reindeer. Measures 17" long. Condition: very good ...

[Renstore.com Articles] The Renaissance StoreRevealed! What is Mrs. Claus' first name?: In Germany, gifts are brought to children on Christmas Eve by the Weihnachtsmann, literally the Christmas Man, who is depicted with a white beard, red fur suit, and carrying a Christmas tree. But, in some parts of Germany another gift-bringer is the Kristkind.

[What's Wrong with the World] Why I don't teach my kids that Santa Claus is real (What's Wrong ...: I'm sure even the pious myths of the Fioretti which in itself acts as a superb tool in teaching Christian virtues instilled in the character of a Saint Francis (which even a certain notably prolific Baptist writer himself had utilized in his own sermons in the mid-20th century) is clearly something quite remarkably foreign to those who would rather completely surrender all supposedly superstitious trappings of a rather tenuous almost ancient Christian tradition while ensuring that most, if not, all secular ones remain wholly unadulterated and, once more, fostered.

[MAGPIE - Arthur Magazine Blog] The psychedelic secrets of Santa Claus | ARTHUR MAGAZINE - WE ...: Saint Nicholas is a legendary figure who supposedly lived during the fourth Century. His cult spread quickly and Nicholas became the patron saint of many varied groups, including judges, pawnbrokers, criminals, merchants, sailors, bakers, travelers, the poor, and children.

[Real Christmas] Real Christmas » Blog Archive » Christmas in Santa Claus, Indiana: Opened in 2006, the Santa Claus Museum traces the history of the community and includes memorabilia (including a collection of Santa Claus figures dating back to the 19th century), artifacts and a photo gallery of celebrity visitors. It is located in the same mall as the post office and, in keeping with the holiday spirit, admission is free.

[Blogadilla.com: The Tijuana of the Internet] 'What Is It?' of the Week: Santa Claus and His Evil Servant ...: He is a companion of Saint Nicholas and appears in the streets at night during the first two weeks of December (focused around the Day of Saint Nicholas) - frightening children and adults, clattering bells and chains [perhaps the origins of Santa Claus's bells], and swatting youngsters with switches. He is often portrayed as a servant of Saint Nicholas and his task is to punish naughty children: leaving a lump of coal, swatting children with a birch switch or broom, or dragging them away in his sack.

[Parenting Blogs, Advice for Moms & Dads - FamilyEducation blogs] What to do about you-know-who Mom's Parenting Blog by Aliki ...: I think part of the reason I had this disturbing dream was due to the fact that I always wrestle annually with the dilemma of What to Do with Santa Claus. While I love the story of Santa, and firmly believe in the magic of Christmas myself, in the importance of preserving Santa as an iconic figure, and, yes, in Santa a little, too, a small part of me worries about what my children will think when the day comes and they no longer believe.

[My Telegraph : maddentist] maddentist : My Telegraph: Assuming each child gets nothing more then a medium sized LEGO set (2 lbs), the sleigh is carrying 321300 tons, not counting Santa, who is invariably described as overweight. ...

[Celebrity Baby Blog] Celebrity Baby Blog - People.com » Blog Archive Sound Off! Do Your ...: On a seperate point, I have no children but I work in a nursery where the whole class of 3-5year olds are looking forward to his visit, and I babysit younger cousins, of whom the 11 year old is at the point of hinting that she knows something but accepts it delightedly when older people say they believe in santa. (Which has to be done when you are in a room with wee younger ones.) Saying all that my 29 year old brother came home last Christmas Eve and tried with all his heart to convince me and my sister that Santa is real.

[AlterNet.org] 'Santa Will Take You to Hell': The Battle Over Christmas Really ...: Having first acceded to the requests of atheists to attack Christmas, she is now confronted with the likes of the Westboro Baptist Church, a viciously anti-American, anti-Catholic and anti-gay group. There is a way to deal with this situation in a manner that is legally acceptable and morally defensible, but neither the Washington governor, nor her lawyers, have figured it out.

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