Christmas: History of Santa Claus Photo Gallery and related media
Christmas: History of Santa Claus
Macy's Parade Santa Claus
Carried by his reindeer, Santa makes his way down Broadway during the 2006 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Christmas: History of Santa Claus
Christmas: History of Santa Claus(8 Photos)
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Learn about the origins and evolution of Santa Claus from images of Saint Nicholas and the Dutch Sinter Klaas, all the way up to through Coca Cola Santas and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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