History That Doesn't Suck — 80: “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus:” A History

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80: “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus:” A History

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“Church bristled and pooh-poohed at the subject when I suggested that he write a reply to Virginia O’Hanlon.” This is the story of America’s most famous editorial. Virginia O’Hanlon is an inquisitive eight-year-old. She’s debated with her friends and studied out the matter, but she still can’t decide: is there a Santa…

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