DENMARK — Jamie Hook is a believer. He’s team Santa. But not for the obvious reasons, and not without giving the big man a lot of thought. On Dec. 19 and 20, the 43-year-old artistic director of the Denmark Arts Center will put on his one-man show, “Beyond Belief: A Philosophical Proof of Santa Claus,” […]
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Presentation in Denmark Dec. 19 on proof of existence of Santa Claus
“Beyond Belief: A 24-part philosophical proof of Santa Claus” DENMARK — In the great American slog toward material decrepitude, old-age, and finally death, no disillusion looms greater than the discovery that Santa Claus is a fraud. Indeed, Santa may be reasonably seen as the first domino to topple on the way toward Godhead itself. It […]
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Norway, Paris Christmas Parade planning to begin
PARIS — It may only be a few days after summer has ended, but planning for the annual Norway/Paris Christmas Parade has begun. The Christmas Parade Committee will meet next week in preparation for the annual event later in November. “The theme this year is ‘The Night Before Christmas,’” said Jennifer Boenig, executive assistant of […]
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G. DeMoras: The real Santa Claus
With Christmas upon us, many parents are telling their children about Santa Claus. There was a real Santa Claus. His name was St. Nicholas (found in the Book of Saints). He was a bishop who lived in Asia Minor. He came from a family of nobility and his parents had died, leaving their fortune to […]
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Connie Schultz: Santa’s magic comes in many colors
Many of us who grew up believing in Santa Claus can recall that moment when we started having our doubts. If we were lucky, we had a special someone in our lives willing to quash the ugly rumors for a little bit longer. That was my mother. She had her reasons. She was only 8 […]