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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

Posts tagged holiday world

December 17, 2015

 

Dear Santa: A Letter from the 1980s

For over 100 years, letters have poured into Santa Claus, Indiana, each season; compiled in “Letters to Santa Claus,” here is just one of the millions received.

December 17, 2015

 

Dear Santa: A Letter from the 2000s

For over 100 years, letters have poured into Santa Claus, Indiana, each season; compiled in “Letters to Santa Claus,” here is just one of the millions received.

December 17, 2015

 

Dear Santa: A Letter from the 1930s

For over 100 years, letters have poured into Santa Claus, Indiana, each season; compiled in “Letters to Santa Claus,” here is just one of the millions received.

December 17, 2015

 

Dear Santa: A Letter from the 1960s

For over 100 years, letters have poured into Santa Claus, Indiana, each season; compiled in “Letters to Santa Claus,” here is just one of the millions received.

December 17, 2015

 

Dear Santa: A Letter from the 1950s

For over 100 years, letters have poured into Santa Claus, Indiana, each season; compiled in “Letters to Santa Claus,” here is just one of the millions received.

December 17, 2015

 

Dear Santa: Santa’s Elves

Established in 1976, Santa's Elves' have spent countless hours writing to children around the world, funded by the generosity of spirit and community donations.

December 17, 2015

 

Dear Santa: Indiana’s Santa Jim

For over 40 years, Santa Claus, Indiana's Jim Yellig spent his days as Santa Claus, answering letters from children and greeting guests at Santa Claus Land.

December 17, 2015

 

Dear Santa: The Magic of Santa

Since being introduced to the American culture in 1822, Santa Claus has come to represent not just the magic of Christmas, but also the personification of hope.

December 17, 2015

 

Dear Santa: Santa Claus, Indiana

Founded in 1856, Santa Claus, Indiana, has received millions of letters from children for Santa. In 1914, postmaster James Martin started writing back.

August 11, 2011

 

At the Park

We have some great parks in Indiana - theme parks, state parks, and even a wolf park!

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