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An Extreme Make-Over for Santa?

Tom Matlack | Posted 11.11.2009 | Media


Tom Matlack

Motivated by her own childhood wounding when she learned the "truth" about Santa, Arita Trahan wanted her children to have a Santa that would never le...

'Tis The Season ... To Be $anta

Dan Dorfman | Posted 10.03.2009 | Business


Dan Dorfman

A couple of weeks ago, Bob Mindte told me he figured the Santa business would likely drop about 10% this year. So far, though, the demand for Santas is about on par with last year's levels, he says.

A Post-Christmas Meditation on The Santa Lie

Lisa Wade | Posted 01.29.2009 | Style


Lisa Wade

What experiences have you had with the Santa lie? Why have you chosen to lie or tell the truth to your children? Do you think you did the right thing?

The Shape of Toys to Come

Timothy Bay | Posted 01.29.2009 | Style


Timothy Bay

Facing the challenge of current economic conditions, Santa retooled his product line this season to create new toys incorporating space-age science and the economic spirit of the times.

Mr. Claus Goes To Washington

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.24.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I would rather be at home now than covering the annual "sit on Santa's lap" photo-op for politicians, but I seem to have annoyed my editor, so here I am -- your intrepid holiday reporter.

Wal-Mart Santa Settles 63 Wage & Hour Lawsuits

Al Norman | Posted 01.23.2009 | Business


Al Norman

During the holidays, Wal-Mart is stuffing millions of dollars into the stockings of his little helpers. After years of litigation, it's payback time for millions of workers who had their time "stolen" from them by the world's largest retailer.

Santa Claus is the Quintessential Man

Alison Armstrong | Posted 02.16.2009 | Living


Alison Armstrong

Like Santa Claus, men are incredibly generous. They have a huge desire to give. The goodness of a person inspires them to give more. Meanness makes them want to give less.

Lap Dance for Santa and other Off The Wall Gift Ideas

Mary Ann West | Posted 01.23.2009 | Style


Mary Ann West

The same fitness craze that brought us belly and pole dancing now has us Lap Dancing. This is not about the tawdry aspects of sex; it's about power, the power of the woman.

Is Rudolph a Cross-Dresser?

Maggie Van Ostrand | Posted 01.15.2009 | Style


Maggie Van Ostrand

While it is true that, like all females, Santa's reindeer are even-tempered, patient, and kind, it is also true that they admit to having felt a twinge of jealousy when Santa discovered Rudolph.

The 10 Least Appropriate Moments in Christmas Music History

Jason Notte | Posted 01.12.2009 | Entertainment


Jason Notte

These 10 [songs] show just how much of a jerk you can be around the holidays without anyone giving you hell for it.

Santa Clawed: Big Cat Attacks Santa (VIDEO)

AP | Posted 01.10.2009 | Green


Scroll down for video HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Santa Claus posed with a very large kitty on his lap _ and now, unfortunately, he might need rabies...

Friday Talking Points [57] -- End Of Prohibition 75th Anniversary Edition

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.05.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Brian Williams, NBC's talking head extraordinaire, is probably a decent guy, a guy with whom you could sit down and have a beer. [More on the alcohol...

Attention Shoppers: Santa's Still Looking for Louie

Karen Dalton-Beninato | Posted 12.29.2008 | Style


Karen Dalton-Beninato

The turkey's finally digested and another online shopping season is in high gear, so with your indulgence here's my plug for New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund merchandise.

Dirty Elf Shuts Down Canada's "Write To Santa" Program

Consumerist | Chris Walters | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


You may want to write your own letter from Santa to the kids this year. Canada Post has temporarily shut down their popular "Write to Santa" program, ...

Microsoft Santa Needs Mouth Washed Out

Network World | John Fontana | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Turns out Santa himself is naughty and nice. An artificial-intelligence Santa bot operated by Microsoft to talk to children wavered off topic saying:...