Yes Virginia Santa Claus Is Real A Sun Editorial
A rediscovered Christmas Eve 1897 New York Sun editorial declares Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus, praising faith, imagination, and the enduring joy of childhood. It argues belief surpasses sight and quotes the famous lines about love, poetry, and the unseen. The piece ends with Christmas wishes and a defense of faith.
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Virginia O’ Hanlon
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Tax deadlines urged for property owners in county letter
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector urges timely payment of property taxes with early payment incentives and the 31 January due date, noting a February 1 2016 extension for 31st fall and a 7 percent penalties for delinquent accounts, advising contact at 713-274-8000 or tax.office hctx.net for guidance.
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Harris County
Letters to Santa from a Texas Hill Country family
A Christmas note from Jane Howard Lee to Santa blends family gifts with reflections on peace and immigration. The author cites early presents like a used golf cart and a big axis deer, praises her daughter’s new job and romance, and urges aid for Syrian refugees while recalling her Czech grandmother Anna Hahn.
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Christmas Eve in History Notable Events on December 24
On December 24 1955 a newspaper ad led the Continental Air Defense Command to receive Santa location inquiries. The date marks treaties, fires, truces, leadership changes, space milestones, hostage remembrance, and a naval- era marriage, all chronicled as December 24 history.
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NJ girl calls 911 after touching Elf on the Shelf
Old Bridge New Jersey seven year old Isabelle LaPeruta called 911 after touching her Elf on the Shelf. Police checked the call and found the child crying while her mother explained the elf fell when a ball was tossed. The officer noted the girl apologized and said she would not call again.
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