"Santa Claus
By Claire Suddath Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008
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Santa Claus
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Santa Claus doesn't talk about it very often, but he's actually Turkish. The world's most famous toymaker has had a diverse career — that's what happens when you stick around for over 1,700 years — and has dabbled in everything from raising the dead to working at the mall. A timeline of St. Nick's illustrious life:"
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