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Old 12-23-2006, 02:21 AM
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Civil War Santa more than a children's hero
Montgomery County Sentinel Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:45 PM PST
She said "no" very quietly as Santa Claus asked 2-year-old Shannon Egan if she wanted to sit on his lap and give him her Christmas wishes. He wasn't the standard shopping mall or greeting card Santa, but instead a Claus born out of a nation divided.
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I am left speechless on this one. The only thing I can think of is "Great a political Santa ". Thanks for the link Steve.

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