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Commentary: Do we believe in elves? Of course! Otherwise we’d miss out on the magic
2 days ago

Commentary: Do we believe in elves? Of course! Otherwise we’d miss out on the magic

LA Times  

We all buy into a suspension of disbelief in certain areas of our lives. The daily surprise is their real purpose: One morning a girl might awaken to see the elf nestled next to her bed; another day a boy might find his household’s elf ensconced in the kitchen in the midst of making pancakes. For years at a Catholic …

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The truth behind Santa Claus, as seen by grown-ups: To tell or not to tell?
4 days, 19 hours ago

The truth behind Santa Claus, as seen by grown-ups: To tell or not to tell?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “And how many people grow up then as adults …

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8 best family adventure holidays in Europe for adults, teens and kids in 2023
7 months ago

8 best family adventure holidays in Europe for adults, teens and kids in 2023

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Activities Abroad offers trips across Lapland ; its ‘Pick and Mix’ Rovaniemi package even includes a three-night stay in an …

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Christmas 2022: Who Is Santa Claus? History, Legend and Facts; Click Here to Track Santa Claus
1 year, 11 months ago

Christmas 2022: Who Is Santa Claus? History, Legend and Facts; Click Here to Track Santa Claus

News 18  

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2022: Santa Claus, whom children have always been eagerly waiting for during Christmas, is the most adorable and iconic figure. This stout, red-suited, cheerful man brings so much joy and happiness riding in the ‘one horse open sleigh’ drawn by 8 reindeers, ushering in optimism and gifts on Christmas Eve. As per the legends, Santa is a jolly …

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Madhya Pradesh: VHP asks schools not to force Hindu children to dress up as Santa Claus
2 years ago

Madhya Pradesh: VHP asks schools not to force Hindu children to dress up as Santa Claus

India TV News  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Saturday asked schools to not make Hindu students dress up as Santa Claus this Christmas in Madhya Pradesh. "Our Hindu children should become Ram, become Krishna, become Buddha, Gautam, become Mahavir, become Guru Govind Singh, all these should become, become revolutionary, and become great men, but should not become Santa," the outfit said. "Therefore, all …

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Why Do Italian Priests Have a Vendetta Against Santa Claus?
54 years, 11 months ago

Why Do Italian Priests Have a Vendetta Against Santa Claus?

Slate  

A New York Times article published this week begins with a superb piece of holiday theatricality. Wide-eyed children were attending Mass at a cavernous and ornate Baroque-style basilica in Sicily, and a Roman Catholic bishop was launching a crusade: “ ‘Santa Claus,’ thundered Bishop Antonio Staglianò, ‘is an imaginary character.’ ” In the speech last week, the bishop of Noto …

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'Santa Doesn't Exist, Red Costume Created by Coca Cola': Italian Priest Says Sorry for 'Dashing Kids' Dreams'
3 years ago

'Santa Doesn't Exist, Red Costume Created by Coca Cola': Italian Priest Says Sorry for 'Dashing Kids' Dreams'

News 18  

A Roman Catholic diocese in Sicily publicly apologized to outraged parents after its bishop told a group of children that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. In a Facebook post and subsequent comments Friday, the diocese of Noto insisted that Bishop Antonio Stagliano didn’t mean to dash the dreams of the youngsters two weeks before Christmas. Italian news reports quoted Stagliano as …

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No, ho, ho, ho: Italy bishop tells children Santa Claus doesn't exist
3 years ago

No, ho, ho, ho: Italy bishop tells children Santa Claus doesn't exist

Firstpost  

The Catholic diocese in Sicily apologised to outraged parents insisting that Bishop Antonio Stagliano didn’t mean to dash the dreams of the youngsters two weeks before Christmas Rome: A Roman Catholic diocese in Sicily publicly apologised to outraged parents after its bishop told a group of children that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. In a Facebook post and subsequent comments Friday, …

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Contactless Greetings: Santa Claus isn't Coming to Town this Christmas, But You Can Meet Him Online
4 years ago

Contactless Greetings: Santa Claus isn't Coming to Town this Christmas, But You Can Meet Him Online

News 18  

“I’m not fooling around with the pandemic,” said Joe Harkins, an 87-year-old Santa from Jersey City, New Jersey. It’s just too risky.” Harkins, like many of his brothers-in-red, as many Santas refer to each other, has taken his winter gig online, opting to swap in-person visits for virtual ones. “If you’re in a mall where there’s a big line of …

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In Pandemic and Recession, Santa Claus Gifts Bread and Clothes to Poor Venezuelan Kids
4 years ago

In Pandemic and Recession, Santa Claus Gifts Bread and Clothes to Poor Venezuelan Kids

News 18  

Santa Claus walked the streets of the outskirts of Venezuela’s capital Caracas this weekend, giving children gifts ranging from bread to clothes at a time when the country is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic and an economic collapse. The non-profit group Santa in the Streets, which for 14 years has received donations of clothing and toys and given them to …

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