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Nice Claim: The legend of Santa Claus can be traced to a Turkish monastery.Facts: The legend of Santa Claus first began in 280 A.D. with a monk named St. Nicholas. Much admired for his kindness and benevolence, Nicholas, is said to have given away al...

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Twas The Night Before Christmas

On Christmas Eve, many families read "Twas The Night Before Christmas." The children are so enraptured by the thought of Santa sliding down the chimney, that this is the perfect opportunity to create a little "St. Nick" mischief outside. My husband always slips out the backdoor and jingles sleigh bells near the kids' windows.

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Santa Tracker

Track Santa's Route! Let the anticipation of Santa's arrival build by tracking his whereabouts around the globe. NORAD Tracks Santa is an ingenious website that shows a satellite view of Santa's progress on Christmas Eve. Notable people and celebrities narrate the "live" video of Santa's flight on a world map, with regular updates throughout the night.

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Santa Stop Here!

Let Santa know that he's welcome with a sign painted in the snow!

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Gift-Giving and Mall Santas

A tradition that stems from Saint Nicholas' generosity, the practice of giving many gifts to children became popular in the 19th century. Stores began to publicize Christmas shopping in 1820 and by mid-century newspapers had holiday sections advertis...

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A Touch of Holiday Spirit

Bring a touch of the holiday spirit to your hostâ��s kitchen with this adorable Santa Hat Spoon Rest. Made from hand-painted earthenware, this handy tool (and holiday decoration), will keep things jolly in the kitchen until all the food is served. $9 at SpoonSisters.com

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Santa Suit Shoebox

Get the little ones giddy by giving them a gift in a shoebox that looks like the front of Santa's suit. Or make this St. Nick shoebox as a craft with the kids and use it as a secret stash for Christmas cookies! Â Â

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Holiday Duds for the Dudes

Rock a sexy, silly look with one of these humorous holiday costumes for men. Few can resist the charms of a "Bad Santa" dressed in a black version of the classic red suit. And the adult toy soldier get-up is sure to endear of a few of the "Babes in Toyland" at any holiday party!

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The Lady in Red Santa Costumes

Boss around all the party elves at any holiday bash by dressing up in one of these Santa-inspired numbers. If your style is sleek and sophisticated, try a floor-length, fitted red gown with a long red cap. Or chose a red halter style dress with white patent leather go-go boots for a trendier ensemble.

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Sexy Mrs. Claus

Reinvent Mrs. Claus into a sexy domestic diva! Show a little leg by wearing a Ms. Santa costume that features a flared mini-skirt made from luxurious red fabric and pristine white trim. Sparkle in a red-sequined suit with a festive shoulder cape to keep the chill off.

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