NPR: Santa https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=132231336 Santa en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Wed, 07 May 2025 00:15:02 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: Santa https://www.npr.org/tags/132231336/santa Opinion: I have one wish this Christmas NPR's Scott Simon recounts a recent encounter with a certain robust, white-bearded fellow in a red suit. Sat, 23 Dec 2023 08:15:45 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/12/23/1221425585/opinion-i-have-one-wish-this-christmas https://www.npr.org/2023/12/23/1221425585/opinion-i-have-one-wish-this-christmas NPR's Scott Simon recounts a recent encounter with a certain robust, white-bearded fellow in a red suit.

]]> Scott Simon After 38 years on the job, Santa Luke still has time for everyone. Yes, you too We spent a day soaking up the low-key magic made by Luke "Santa Luke" Durant, who draws large crowds — young and old — to storied Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:03:59 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/12/21/1220013304/santa-luke-christmas-mondawmin-mall-baltimore https://www.npr.org/2023/12/21/1220013304/santa-luke-christmas-mondawmin-mall-baltimore

We spent a day soaking up the low-key magic made by Luke "Santa Luke" Durant, who draws large crowds — young and old — to storied Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore.

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]]> Bill Chappell A thousand Santas ditch the sleigh in favor of bikes in downtown Milwaukee For nearly two decades, thousands of Santas take over the streets of Milwaukee in what's known as the Santa Cycle Rampage — the "world's largest holiday-themed costume group bicycle ride for charity." Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:56 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/12/05/1217101904/a-thousand-santas-ditch-the-sleigh-in-favor-of-bikes-in-downtown-milwaukee https://www.npr.org/2023/12/05/1217101904/a-thousand-santas-ditch-the-sleigh-in-favor-of-bikes-in-downtown-milwaukee

For nearly two decades, thousands of Santas take over the streets of Milwaukee in what's known as the Santa Cycle Rampage — the "world's largest holiday-themed costume group bicycle ride for charity."

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]]> Lina Tran Opinion: School shows are a magical part of the holidays NPR's Scott Simon talks about how much he enjoys watching school stage productions this time of year and why. Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:59:26 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/11/25/1215162138/opinion-school-shows-are-a-magical-part-of-the-holidays https://www.npr.org/2023/11/25/1215162138/opinion-school-shows-are-a-magical-part-of-the-holidays

NPR's Scott Simon talks about how much he enjoys watching school stage productions this time of year and why.

]]> Scott Simon Inflation has reached the North Pole as a Santa shortage looms Santa's services are more in demand than ever — and he and his helpers are having a hard time keeping up. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 06:30:34 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2022/12/13/1141589492/inflation-has-reached-the-north-pole-as-a-santa-shortage-looms https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2022/12/13/1141589492/inflation-has-reached-the-north-pole-as-a-santa-shortage-looms

Santa's services are more in demand than ever — and he and his helpers are having a hard time keeping up.

]]> Greg Rosalsky Santas gather by the thousands to drink and be merry at SantaCon NYC The annual SantaCon celebration is back in New York City this Saturday. Sat, 10 Dec 2022 17:41:13 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/12/10/1142094732/santacon-new-york-city https://www.npr.org/2022/12/10/1142094732/santacon-new-york-city

The annual SantaCon celebration is back in New York City this Saturday.

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]]> Giulia Heyward For kids who survived tornadoes, Santa comes 'a little bit differently' this year Holiday gift donations have poured in from across the country for children who survived the tornadoes in western Kentucky. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2021/12/23/1066809237/for-kids-who-survived-tornadoes-santa-comes-a-little-bit-differently-this-year https://www.npr.org/2021/12/23/1066809237/for-kids-who-survived-tornadoes-santa-comes-a-little-bit-differently-this-year

Holiday gift donations have poured in from across the country for children who survived the tornadoes in western Kentucky.

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]]> Sarah McCammon Black Santas are helping to change holiday icons and add more representation African American communities say they appreciate a growing trend of Black Santa Claus representations at Christmas Sat, 18 Dec 2021 15:01:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2021/12/18/1065345975/black-santas-are-helping-to-change-holiday-icons-and-add-more-representation https://www.npr.org/2021/12/18/1065345975/black-santas-are-helping-to-change-holiday-icons-and-add-more-representation

African American communities say they appreciate a growing trend of Black Santa Claus representations at Christmas

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]]> Michelle Aslam Coronavirus FAQ: Is it OK for the kids to take a pic with Santa? Plus: Is it safe to go to a holiday party if not everyone is vaccinated? And are people getting different side effects from the COVID booster? Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:32:38 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/12/17/1064946655/coronavirus-faq-is-it-ok-for-the-kids-to-take-a-pic-with-santa https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/12/17/1064946655/coronavirus-faq-is-it-ok-for-the-kids-to-take-a-pic-with-santa

Plus: Is it safe to go to a holiday party if not everyone is vaccinated? And are people getting different side effects from the COVID booster?

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]]> Sheila Eldred Santa Claus is coming to town and he's busier than ever Santa Claus performers are working from dawn to late in the evening as they try to meet the pent-up demand for appearances, while dealing with retirements and deaths among their ranks. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2021/12/15/1062349918/santa-claus-2021-little-rest-lots-of-hand-sanitizer https://www.npr.org/2021/12/15/1062349918/santa-claus-2021-little-rest-lots-of-hand-sanitizer

Santa Claus performers are working from dawn to late in the evening as they try to meet the pent-up demand for appearances, while dealing with retirements and deaths among their ranks.

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