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A Santa for Monticello

Posted on December 5, 2023
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the most beloved figures of our winter holidays is Santa. The legend of Santa can be traced back hundreds of years to St. Nicholas, a 4th century monk from Myra (near modern-day Turkey). During the Middle Ages, this saint's reputation for generosity and kindness extended to all parts of Europe, and the Dutch are credited with bringing the Sinterklaas traditions to New Amsterdam (now New York City) in the 1700s. Nowadays at this time of year in almost any American town or city, you'll find Santa-themed decorations glowing in front yards, letters to Santa in local newspapers and Santa-shaped confections lining store shelves. You'll see live Santa f
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