Santa Claus and I have a weird history. I’m not sure I ever actually believed in Kris Kringle, but he didn’t need to be real to leave me feeling some kind of way. As a kid, I spent a bit of time on ...

GREAT BARRINGTON — He was passed from owner to owner, usually for about $100, even though he was too big to fit into the bed of a pickup truck. Until this year, when someone managed to squeeze him in.

Each year during the festive season, kids around the world hurry to take a picture with Santa Claus and whisper their wishes into his ear. Who they anticipate meeting is a charming old fella with a ...

The Christmas colossus officially has its day. Mayor Jay Ruais read a proclamation this week declaring Black Friday as annual Creepy Santa Day in the Queen City, honoring the 12-foot Santa statue — ...

Mom Charlie Hayes (pictured with her family) decided to tell her son Santa isn't real, and his father supports her honesty. Not all parents agreed with them. A mom is on other parents’ naughty lists.

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