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Santas all through the house, all year long

CATAWBA – It’s Christmas all year long at Brenda and John Starkey’s home in Catawba. They live with hundreds of his hand-carved Santas who stand on shelves, perch over doorways, on mantels and, of course, hang on the family’s Christmas tree. And then there is John Starkey’s workshop. In The Woodshed Carving Shop that... »

Santa and Mrs. arrive in parade by sleigh for first time

SALEM – Although some people think nothing ever changes in Salem, Santa Claus arrived for the first time this year in a sleigh with Mrs. Claus by his side at the conclusion of the Salem Christmas Parade. “It’s just like the Macy’s Christmas Parade,” said the Jolly Old Elf, as he and his wife... »