A beloved and iconic figure in a multitude of cultures around the world … but do you know the true story behind this ubiquitous legend? Find out in In Search of Santa Claus.
Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Santa Claus … From Armenia (Gaghant Baba) to China (Dun Che Lao Ren), India (Ganesha) and Yugoslavia (Deda Mraz), this beloved and iconic symbol of holiday cheer is known by dozens of names. But who was he really?
Smithsonian Networks takes a revealing pop history look at the amazing transformation of a holy man into a treasured icon of Christmas joy.
Screenhead has 4 copies of In Search of Santa Claus to give away this holiday season. Post your name and we will pick the winner Friday, December 18, 2009.
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November 27 2009 @ 9:11 pm
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November 30 2009 @ 4:53 pm
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November 30 2009 @ 9:31 pm
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December 1 2009 @ 12:00 am
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December 1 2009 @ 2:53 am
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December 1 2009 @ 9:09 am
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December 1 2009 @ 11:20 am
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December 1 2009 @ 12:30 pm
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December 1 2009 @ 1:59 pm
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December 1 2009 @ 8:09 pm
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December 1 2009 @ 9:08 pm
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December 2 2009 @ 1:10 pm
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December 2 2009 @ 8:21 pm
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December 3 2009 @ 2:49 pm
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December 4 2009 @ 1:07 am
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December 4 2009 @ 1:07 pm
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December 4 2009 @ 7:34 pm
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December 5 2009 @ 2:01 am
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December 5 2009 @ 4:48 am
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December 5 2009 @ 2:34 pm
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December 5 2009 @ 7:03 pm
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December 5 2009 @ 9:33 pm
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December 6 2009 @ 2:04 pm
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December 8 2009 @ 11:26 am
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December 9 2009 @ 8:42 am
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December 9 2009 @ 5:38 pm
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December 10 2009 @ 7:53 pm
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December 11 2009 @ 8:42 am
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December 12 2009 @ 1:49 pm
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December 12 2009 @ 3:38 pm
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December 13 2009 @ 7:43 pm
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December 15 2009 @ 11:46 pm
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December 16 2009 @ 12:04 am
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December 16 2009 @ 3:11 am
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December 16 2009 @ 4:05 am
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December 16 2009 @ 6:57 am
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December 16 2009 @ 7:20 am
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December 16 2009 @ 7:45 am
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December 16 2009 @ 8:02 am
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December 16 2009 @ 11:16 am
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December 16 2009 @ 11:57 am
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December 16 2009 @ 12:47 pm
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December 16 2009 @ 4:13 pm
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December 16 2009 @ 4:33 pm
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December 16 2009 @ 4:44 pm
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December 16 2009 @ 5:22 pm
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December 16 2009 @ 6:39 pm
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December 16 2009 @ 8:06 pm
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December 16 2009 @ 8:48 pm
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December 16 2009 @ 11:01 pm
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December 16 2009 @ 11:03 pm
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December 16 2009 @ 11:09 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 12:19 am
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December 17 2009 @ 12:34 am
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December 17 2009 @ 12:54 am
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December 17 2009 @ 1:21 am
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December 17 2009 @ 2:04 am
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December 17 2009 @ 2:16 am
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December 17 2009 @ 2:40 am
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December 17 2009 @ 3:33 am
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December 17 2009 @ 6:46 am
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December 17 2009 @ 7:38 am
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December 17 2009 @ 7:42 am
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December 17 2009 @ 9:02 am
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December 17 2009 @ 9:59 am
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December 17 2009 @ 10:24 am
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December 17 2009 @ 10:38 am
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December 17 2009 @ 11:36 am
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December 17 2009 @ 11:56 am
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December 17 2009 @ 12:11 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 1:38 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 2:15 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 2:25 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 2:53 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 3:00 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 3:43 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 6:26 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 7:37 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 8:14 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 8:35 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 9:23 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 9:26 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 9:28 pm
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December 17 2009 @ 11:13 pm
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Janet said
December 17 2009 @ 11:51 pm
ty 4 the entry:)
Tammy Pereira said
December 17 2009 @ 11:53 pm
Hope to win this fabulous prize! Happy Holidays!
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December 18 2009 @ 2:09 am
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Elizabeth Ray said
December 18 2009 @ 2:58 am
I’d love this! (Reminds me of a debate in 7th grade, regarding the existence of Santa claus. My side – for. We won!)
Kenna McHugh said
December 19 2009 @ 1:11 am
We have our lucky winners and they are Tracy Byram (13), John Rasmussen (14), Alicia (28) and Andria (58). Congratulations everyone!