Yes Virginia

  • Today: There is a Santa.

    Dear Editor, I am 8 years old.  Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.  Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? –Virginia O’Hanlon, 115 W. 95th Street You probably know how the second paragraph (quick summary of the first paragraph: V.’s little friends are dingbats; full text here) of F.P. Church’s thoughtful…

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