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Twas the Night before Christmas

Gather friends and family around the tree this Yule-tide as Edmund Stone reads the classic nineteenth century poem: Twas the Night before Christmas aka: A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore. Through these verses the author originated many of the conceptions and heart-felt joy we still associate with Santa Claus. No holiday season is complete without Twas the …

Variations on the Theme of Santa

He’s known by many names. He’s known all around the world. He has changed with the times and he is loved by generations. Whether you call him Santa Claus, Father Christmas, La Befana, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, or just Santa, he’s the embodiment of the holiday season. Today on The Score we’re unwrapping a musical gift with movies featuring the …

All I Want for Christmas…

The tradition of gift giving is an ancient one and the season of Christmas has roots in the stories of the Three Wise Men bearing gifts and in the generosity of Saint Nicholas. For children – and plenty of adults, too – receiving presents is part of the joy of the season, filled with anticipation. Today on The Score we …