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Since retiring as The Columbian’s editor in January, I’ve had some time on my hands. I was thinking about this the other morning as I realized I was old, gray and what could kindly be described as ...

Tis the season when professional Santas are in peak demand, but many who choose this line of work often view it as a higher calling and maintain some aspects of the identity all year round—even those ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A naturally fluffy white beard, a round belly and a jolly laugh might seem like the keys to being a successful Santa Claus, but new research suggests that a calling to play the man ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Residents of Avon may be likely to say they believe in Santa Claus, because, they believe in Lenny Lukkes. The estimated population of this town in Bon Homme County is just ...

Every year, Santa Claus races around the globe in a matter of hours to bring presents to children all over the world. This is how countless films and stories describe it, but scientists have always ...