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Santa, maybe? Why we have different names for who ‘hurries down the chimney’ on Christmas

Everyone has heard of Santa Claus, that chubby, white-bearded, red-suited guy who delivers Christmas presents via a reindeer-powered sleigh.

The Conversation

'Is it Scottish enough?': Gerard Butler releases new Christmas single

HOLLYWOOD star Gerard Butler has released a new Christmas single, asking if his singing was "Scottish enough" in video shared online.

The National (Scotland)

Why do we have Christmas trees? Plus, the origins behind other Christmas traditions

Ever wondered why we eat mince pies and turkey at Christmas? And give each other gifts?

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The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland: release date, plot, voice cast, trailer, exclusive Gerard Butler interview and guide

The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland sees two magical worlds collide as Santa teams up with Alice, The Mad Hatter and March Hare.

WhatToWatch

Philly Fans' Santa Snowball Incident Haunts Holiday Game

Unravel the infamous story of Philly fans pelting Santa Claus with snowballs at a 1968 Eagles game, a tale that continues to haunt their reputation.

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The 10 best Christmas movies on Disney Plus to stream this holiday season

These are the best Christmas movies on Disney Plus right now

Total Film

When is St. Nicholas Day? And how did this Christian saint inspire the Santa Claus legend?

The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide

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Girl, 10, orders DNA test on half-eaten carrot to see if Santa Claus is real

Cops in Rhode Island, US, "bagged and tagged" 10-year-old Scarlett Doumato's evidence, which include a partially-eaten Oreo cookie and a couple of chomped-on carrots and ran them through forensics to help her find out if Santa Claus is real

Daily Mirror

Two Christmas poems with goosebumps and turkey

Topics: Two new Christmas poems.

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