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Yes Virginia There Is a Santa Claus Recalled
The 1897 Yes Virginia There Is a Santa Claus editorial by Francis Church is celebrated as a tradition and repeated across newspapers. Virginia O’Hanlon later became a teacher and mother, while other towns like Santa Claus Indiana revive the story of belief and faith in Santa Claus and the enduring holiday spirit.
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New York Sun
Francis C Church
The
Sun
Friends of the Sun
Santa Claus
Papa
Virginia
O'Hanlon
Santa Claust
Church
Virginia O'Hanton
Virginia O'Hanlon
Virginia O'Hanlon Douglas
New York
Philip O'Hanlon
Fust
Alliance
Virginia O'Banton Douglas
Frank Church
Mr. Church
North Pole
St. Nick
Greenwood
Ark
Democrat
Opal Marie Adams
the Democrat
Opal Marte
Opal Marie
Santa Claug
Santa Clara
Opa
Maris
J. F. Martin
Ind
St. Nicholas
Santa Fe
Thomas Smith
Shadrack
Indiana
Post Office Department
Santa le
Spencer County
Ohio River
Lincoln City
Abraham Lincoln
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Mr. Martin
Sao Claus
United States
Canada
Mexico
Martin
Santa