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Posts tagged christmas

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.

December 10, 2015

 

Scott Witzke – “Greensleeves”

Bloomington Lutenist, Scott Witzke, performs “Greensleeves” on an 8-course Renaissance lute built by Grant Tomlinson in Vancouver, B.C.

December 10, 2015

 

Scott Witzke – “Dulci Jubilo”

Bloomington Lutenist, Scott Witzke, performs “Dulci Jubilo,” as set by Esaias Reusner in 1645 on an 8-course Renaissance lute built by Grant Tomlinson.

December 10, 2015

 

Julia Kahn – “This Christmas”

Indianapolis’ singer, songwriter Julia Kahn performs holiday favorite, “This Christmas.” Tune in after the New Year for her full performance.

December 10, 2015

 

Chocolate Flourless Tort

Earth Eats’ Annie Corrigan presents a new recipe perfect for entertaining holiday guests, a flourless chocolate cake that is both delicious and gluten free!

December 10, 2015

 

Whitetail Acres’ Reindeer

For over 20 years, the Whitetail Acres Christmas tree farm, in Brookville, Indiana, has been home to the most unlikely Hoosier residents, reindeer!

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