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Santa Beauty Contest: Who's Got the Best Looking Santa?

Are his cheeks rosy? Is his beard as white as snow? Parents want to know.

I'll never forget the worst-looking Santa nor will I forget the best. The best was at the Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem, Pa. His beard was so perfect and his laugh was very jolly. I often wondered if he was THE North Pole Santa doing a Boss Undercover episode.  The worst was at an Akron-area mall (I won't name it because it's not fair to malign the entire mall). He had a big heart, but he looked like a biker dude who had bleached his beard to a nice shade of yellow.  No, looks aren't everything, but when you're representing an icon everybody knows intimately, you should show some respect. Who's got the best looking Santa that you've seen? Other parents want to know.  Feel free to shoot a photo and share where you saw the Santa. 

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Poll: Santa's Copyright Clause

Do you think you should be able to take your own pictures when the kids visit Santa at the mall?

Jolly Old St. Nick has been a big draw at the malls for years, where parents would snap photos of their children sitting on the Big Man's lap. But recently, malls have started to ban parents from taking their own photos, or asking them to shoot from a certain distance. Others will allow parents to take photos only if they also buy a professional photo package. Some Santas say it's stealing when you take your own photos, reports United Press International, but parents argue that it ruins the spirit of the season. What do you think?

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Holly Barnes

1:59 pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2011

So many local stores had Santa visiting: The Furry Nation, A Friend's Secret...just to name a couple. It's a great way to shop local and see Santa....smaller lines too!   more ›

Christmas Brings Out the Biggest Smiles

Old St. Nick is waiting to hear from Westlake's youngsters about what they want for Christmas.

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Susan Ruiz Patton

7:29 pm on Monday, December 12, 2011

You can really see the excitement in that boy's face. :)   more ›

Get Your Pet's Photo Taken With Santa and Help Love-A-Stray

Annual event benefits local animal rescue and adoption organization

It’s that time of the year. And don’t forget your pets! This Saturday, make sure you bring your pet (iguanas welcome) to the Pet Photos with Santa Fundraiser at D.O.G. Apparel/Paws by the Lake. The Dec. 3 event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Get a professional digital photograph of your pet or pets with a fabulous Santa complete with Elves and Sleigh. Love-A-Stray, the event’s sponsor is asking for a $10 donation. There is a large daycare area for your dog to relax while waiting for Santa. The annual event has become a favorite for pet owners locally. “All the Love-A-Stray volunteers look forward to Pet Photos with Santa because so many of the dogs we have rescued throughout the year attend the event with their new families to support our non-…

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Melissa Hebert

12:56 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2011

It is. It's designed for a cat. My sister's cat, Andre, used to wear it. Deb sent it to me for my cat, Lenny. For fun, we decided to put it on Buckwheat.   more ›

Santa Lights Up Crocker Park

Crowds lined the streets of Crocker Park on Saturday to watch the 50-foot tree come alive, followed by a holiday fireworks display.

Santa came all the way from the North Pole to light the tree at Crocker Park Saturday night.

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Susan Ruiz Patton

8:54 am on Wednesday, November 23, 2011

What a fun event that must have been. (Although the fireworks got more votes than Santa in the unscientific survey.) Awesome video!   more ›