This is a reprint of a timeless column written years ago by the journalist . More than a hundred years ago, an 8-year-old girl wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Sun: “Please tell me the truth: is there a Santa Claus?

Coca-Cola may have helped popularize Santa's look, but his modern image was already taking shape long before the soft drink company's ads.

Santa Claus made his one-of-a-kind arrival by canoe in front of the Halekulani Hotel on Waikiki Beach. This festive tradition is a Christmas Eve highlight and offers a picture-perfect moment for families and visitors alike. He rowed to shore on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 2:45 p.m. to a crowd of festive families who were waiting to greet him.

Writing letters to Santa Claus may not be the oldest Christmas tradition observed around the world – but it’s one that most children around the world take part in each and every year. It’s also been a time-honored tradition at The Post-Journal to publish letters written by area schoolchildren to Santa Claus.

Tis the season when professional Santas are in peak demand, but many who choose this line of work often view it as a higher calling and maintain some aspects of the identity all year round—even those who don’t fit the stereotypical popular image of Santa, according to a paper published in the Academy of Management Journal.

As the world prepares for Santa Claus to slide down chimneys and bring joy to children everywhere Christmas Eve, jolly ol' Saint Nick remains a favorite with card collectors as well. Over the last four decades, Santa has made some 30-plus appearances on trading cards in the hobby.

DAYS fans will remember that in November 2019, Steve returned to Salem but believed he was Stefano (Joseph Mascolo). Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) thought he was Steve and convinced him to play Patchy Claus again. It was a treat for fans and the actor.

As long as they are declining, that is bullish for the stock market. Market breadth is the only indicator that is not aboard the bullish bandwagon. Even so, the “stocks only” breadth oscillator’s sell signal has been canceled out.