Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Turkey has own Santa movie

"Turkey has own Santa movie

The first St. Nicholas was Turkish and now the predominantly Muslim country has a modern Santa film.
By Nichole Sobecki
Published: December 23, 2009 06:43 ET

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Everyone knows about the big white beard, the red suit and the reindeer. They write to Mr. Claus at the North Pole, and leave cookies out for him before going to bed on Christmas Eve."

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