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Canadian historian Gerry Bowler wrote in the Introduction to this 2005 book, “Two deities preside over the season. One is the baby Jesus, the divine infant, God incarnate to all Christians, adored by shepherds and angelic hosts… Christmas marks his birth two thousand years ago in a Middle Eastern stable. The other is Santa Claus, the dominant fictional character in our world. Neither Mickey Mouse nor Sherlock Holmes… nor Harry Potter wields a fraction of the influence that Santa does. He is a fundamental part of the industrialized economy; he is a spur to consumption but also to charitable giving… His image is recognized and loved all around the planet. All of Santa’s prestige derives from his role as the chief gift-bringer during the celebration of Christmas. Though Christmas is an ancient festival … Santa Claus himself is a rather more recent arrival… An account of his l

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Santa Claus: A Biography by Gerry Bowler