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Who is the real Santa Claus?

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The “Santa Claus” that we see walking around in shopping centers before Christmas is a caricature of the real Santa Claus; he is like a clown. I can say this in all sincerity, because I know the history of the phenomenon called Santa Claus.

Posted: December 18th, 2012 in Columnists,Columns,Inquirer Opinion | Read More »

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