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Santa Speaks 2002

Santa recently sat down with NPI News Anchor Harry Holden in Chicago to answer the questions sent in by media professionals from all over the world. This is a transcript of their conversation: Q: So, we meet again, Santa. A: Yes, Harry.…
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Questions from a First Grade Class

Dear Elf Ernest, I teach first grade in Cheyenne, Wyoming and I am going to have my students come up with questions for Santa. I was wondering if you would answer the questions for us. Thank you, Misty Hall Goins Elementary Dear…
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When Should Presents Be Opened?

Dear Ernest, I have a real problem. All of my life, my family opens presents on Christmas Eve. A friend of mine says that's against the rules of Christmas. I follow the updates from the North Pole every year but I usually have my presents…
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Tracks of Santa

By Anonymous I saw Santa just last year. At my house. And I had not even gone to bed yet, so I know I wasn't sleepy and dreaming. I know I'm not crazy either. I am 37 years old and have been around long enough to know better. I was up…
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The Rudolph Controversy

You've heard the song. You've seen the animated television special. Neither one is entirely accurate, nor are they good press for the North Pole. It's high time to set the record straight. "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose…"…
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When Bad Things Happen to Good People

It began like any letter we receive here at the North Pole. The writer an 8 year old boy from New York City named Brandon started his letter by telling Santa how important Christmas is in his house and that, he thought -- for the most part --…
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Why There Really is a Santa Claus

Someone famous, when asked a particular question, answered by saying: "It depends what the definition of 'is' is." The world mocks him still for the ignorance of his statement. But I tell you they are words of wisdom even if they came from…
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He was There!

By Lynda Finn Sooner or later your child will ask you, 'Is Santa Claus really true?' Your answer will depend on whether you believe in truth or dreams. When this happened to me I looked my son square in the eye and said, 'Sure, I've seen…
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Santa in My Backyard

Submitted Anonymously Yesterday, Friday the 22nd of November, I was preparing to smoke a turkey in my backyard. I was practicing for our first smoked Thanksgiving turkey. (I was practicing because I didn't want to fail under the pressure…
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Why There Can Be No Santa Claus

By Anonymous Consider the following: 1) No known species of reindeer can fly. BUT there are 300,000 species of living organisms yet to be classified, and while most of these are insects and germs, this does not COMPLETELY rule out flying…
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The Scientific Theory of Santa Claus

By Dr. George Johnson Editor's Note: Dr. George Johnson is a Professor of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis. He's the real deal -- a scientist of the first order. This article is but one of many he writes for the St. Louis Post…
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Top 10 Ways to Avoid Getting Coal in Your Stocking

10. Don't hang your stocking. 9. Fill your own stocking. 8. Put someone else's name on your stocking. 7. Sew your stocking shut. 6. Put mousetraps in your stocking. (CAUTION: Could backfire.) 5. Leave all your lights on to…
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Santa Speaks 2001

Last year Santa was interviewed by fielding questions from a host of media celebrities. That tradition continues this year. Santa recently sat down with WBC World News Correspondent Natalie Horseman in London to answer the questions sent in…
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Top 10 Questions for Job Applicants at the North Pole

10. Do you still get coal in your stocking? 9. What color is the red sleigh? 8. If Mr. and Mrs. Claus gets into an argument, who is right? 7. Have you ever roasted chestnuts? 6. When Jack Frost nips at your nose, do you nip back?…
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How does Santa get around the world in one night?

Dear Ernest, How can Santa get around the whole world in just one night? I don't get it. Earl T. Boston, USA I remember you, Earl. You like to ask the deep questions. Ever since you were a little kid, your letters to Santa have…