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Christmas 100 Years Ago

Wax cylinders dating from 1902-1917 record the Wall family of London as they sing Christmas songs. The recordings are believed to be the oldest in existence documenting a family’s Christmas celebrations.

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Santa Sighting in Night Sky

On December 24, 1963 flyers across the U.S. reported spotting an unknown flying object. Frank Kingston Smith published his account of the story, and flying on Christmas has never been the same. Find out what happens when a red sled and nine reindeer are really sighted in the Christmas skies.

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12 Days of Christmas

Folksinger Oscar Brand presents the classic “12 Days of Christmas” with silhouetted accompaniment provided by a dancer.

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Christmas or Earth Day?

Revealing Politics’ Caleb Bonham hit the streets to talk with his fellow man in this Christmas-themed double-feature.

Revealing Politics was curious how far some people think our government should go to regulate carbon emissions during this busy shopping season. “Should the government regulate Christmas to save the environment? ” and “What is more important, Christmas or Earth Day?”

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How a Troll Saved Christmas

In another object lesson from Troll Physics, Santa calls upon a South Pole Troll to rescue Christmas and retrieve a parcel of presents jettisoned into space.

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Mythical Christmas Special

Rhett and Link bring you a special Christmas show, complete with songs, eggnog, fruitcake and a guest appearance by the one and only Chuck Testa.

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Santa’s Surprise

Wanting to repay Santa for his kindness, a group of kids from around the world sneak into his sleigh and journey to the North Pole to secretly tidy up his abode. This sweet 1947 cartoon from Paramount’s Famous Studios division introduced a new character — Little Audrey. Critics will carp about the cartoon being politically incorrect and stereotypical, but bear in mind, folks 65 years into the future will be laughing at what we consider modern nowadays.

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I Saw Daddy Pat Down Santa

What happens when the holiday season’s most frequent flier meets the TSA?

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A Kiss Is Still a Kiss

Lots of traditions are dying out, but kissing under the mistletoe hasn’t lost its appeal, even in today’s jaded times.

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Chuck Testa Claus

Chuck Testa Claus spends some time with Rhett & Link’s kids, promising lions and cheetahs for Christmas. But do the kids realize these animals will be dead and stuffed?

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