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5 Things on Santa Claus

Just how old is Jolly Old St. Nick, anyway?

1. Santa Claus looks amazing for a legendary man dating back to the 4th century. This video from History.com takes us through the evolution of Old St. Nick

2. Perhaps no other person in history has as many names as the plump, gift-giving, Santa Claus. See what other names the face of Christmas goes by.

3. Wow! Sounds like Santa should go on a diet. If he were to actually eat all of the cookies left out for him, he would gain almost 75,000 pounds!

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4. Should parents encourage kids to believe in Santa Claus? As parents did you keep this long-time tradition alive, or tell kids the truth?

5. A few weeks ahead of schedule, Santa has left the North Pole and is making rounds here in and . You can also take a swim with him on Sunday at the . 

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