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In 1897, 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Sun, asking if there really was a Santa Claus. Francis Church's response has become one of the most widely-read editorials of all time. |
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The American Christmas is a blend of traditions and celebrations from around the world. Learn about these customs as you wander through this exhibit displaying life-sized figures representing Gift-Givers from around the World. See homes gaily decorated in the folk art of each country. Read of the unique celebrations and discover the origins of many of today's Christmas traditions - so different, yet so familiar. |
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See over 500 two- and three-dimensional images of Santa and watch the evolution of how he has been depicted through the years. Read of the cultural influences that have changed how this gift-giver has been portrayed in art and media, and discover how the famous legend began 1700 years ago with the real-life Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, Turkey. |
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You are walking into an F. W. Woolworth's store straight out of a child's imagination. It is a wonderful conglomeration of store merchandise, signage and fixtures that spans three decades, from the 1930's through the 1950's. |
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