Santa Claus Sand Sculpture

A sand sculpture of Santa Claus, made by Indian sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik and his Santa-attired students, is displayed on the Golden Beach in Puri, 65 kilometers from Bhubaneswar, India, Saturday, December 24, 2011. Christmas is celebrated with much fanfare and zeal in India. 

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Noche Buena traditions through generations

Filipino Noche Buena traditions have evolved through the years, just as the country underwent socio-political changes in the various eras since the start of the 20th century, when the Philippines went through peacetime (before WWII), wartime (the Japanese occupation), liberation (the Commonwealth era under the Americans), independence (1946-1972), martial law, EDSA1 and EDSA2.

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Santa rescues driver from fire

A former volunteer firefighter in a Santa suit grabbed a man from a burning vehicle and then directed traffic around a two-vehicle traffic accident this week in the Dallas area, the Santa-clad man said on Wednesday.

Brad Luddeke received worldwide attention after photos shot by passersby of him dressed as Santa directing traffic were sent to local media outlets.

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