He'll come around when chimes ring out

It's the Feast of Saint Nicholas (yes, that St. Nick.) Amongst other things, he is the patron saint of children and was known for his generosity. He's also known as the patron saint of sailors, fishermen, merchants, the falsely accused, prostitutes (Huh), repentant thieves, pharmacists and broadcasters.

Let's check out some other ways St. Nick has been portrayed:

Here Comes Santa Claus -




Conan O'Brien Santa Claus training -




History of Santa -




History of gift giving -




Today is the 49th anniversary of the original broadcast of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, we have a second Christmas video countdown today - Rudolph!


Original Rankin/Bass Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer GE Commercials





Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer cartoon from 1944 -




Aflac Insurance's holiday spot - Rudolph.




Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer  Gene Autry -

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Mambo

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Did You Know?
After A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens wrote several other Christmas stories, one each year, but none was as successful as the original.

Among some of the titles were -

And so it goes


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