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Mon., Dec. 24, 2018
Getting There: Ever wonder how Santa logs all those miles in a night?
Christmas is upon us, and on this eve of all eves, there is just one question on everyone’s mind: What kind of rig does the man in red drive?
Sun., Dec. 23, 2018
Santa Claus continues decades-old tradition of visits to Spokane malls
The technology and requests may be different than they were at the old Crescent or Bon Marche department stores, but children still line up every year to bend the ear …
Sat., Dec. 8, 2018, 5:26 p.m.
Man arrested in Texas after telling kids Santa isn’t real
Police say a 31-year-old protester who told children Santa Claus is not real has been arrested for trespassing at a North Texas church.
UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 7, 2018, 7:37 p.m.
Man yells ‘there’s no Santa’ at Florida holiday event
It wasn’t the Grinch who stole Christmas. It was a man who screamed “there’s no Santa Claus” over and over during a recent holiday festival in Florida.
UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 1, 2018, 4:36 p.m.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing children speak to Santa thanks to local program
Santa says that talking to the deaf and hard-of-hearing children who go to school at the HOPE School, a local nonprofit, is like talking to any other kid.
Mon., Dec. 25, 2017, 4 a.m.
Our Christmas Card to Readers
The stories behind our Christmas Day covers.
UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 24, 2017, 7:17 p.m.
For 62nd year, NORAD takes calls from kids awaiting Santa
A Colorado Springs newspaper ran an ad in 1955 inviting children to call Santa but mistakenly ran the phone number for the hotline at the Continental Air Defense Command, which …
Sat., Dec. 23, 2017, 6 a.m.
Drones beneath the Christmas tree: What to know before you fly
This winter, airports have more to worry about than just snowy weather and slick runways. There’s a new source of anxiety waiting under the Christmas tree: drones.
UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 30, 2017, 7:02 p.m.
Even with stocks at record highs, experts see ‘Santa’ jump
December on average is the best month for stocks. Investors call the gains a Santa Claus rally: a late-year boost that helps the markets end on a high note. Although …
Mon., Nov. 20, 2017, 12:13 p.m.
Santa’s in town? You need an appointment this year
Santa Claus may be coming to town, but you’ll need a reservation to see him.
UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 17, 2017, 9:26 p.m.
Lights, songs and Santa steal the show at annual Christmas tree lighting
Singing a medley of carols at the base of a 50-foot Christmas tree, the Christian Youth Theater’s quartet evoked the yuletide spirit of hundreds at Riverpark Square on Friday night.
Sun., Dec. 18, 2016, 4:47 p.m.
Then and Now: Santa Claus
Santa Claus, the icon of American Christmas, came from several different sources. The story began with Bishop Nicholas, a fourth-century saint who lived in what is now Turkey.
Fri., Dec. 2, 2016, 2:31 p.m.
Mall of America welcomes its first black Santa
Dozens of Santas cycle through Twin Cities shopping centers each year, spreading joy to children who entrust them with their holiday wish lists. What has been missing from that experience, …
Thu., Nov. 24, 2016, 9 a.m.
He sees you when you’re shopping: Santa’s at the mall
Santa is back, ready to check in with girls and boys about what toys they want, and take a picture, too.
Wed., Nov. 23, 2016
Christmas tree lighting at U-City kicks off annual Celebration of Lights
The Rotary Club of Spokane Valley is lighting its Christmas tree one last time in the U-City Parking lot on Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. when it kicks off its …
Sun., Dec. 20, 2015
Fondness for Santa turns into a hefty collection
Bob Conrad, 83, has never stopped believing in Santa Claus.
Thu., Jan. 8, 2015
Valley fire crew helps ‘unlucky guy’ on Christmas Eve
The man requesting help getting into a Spokane Valley condo wasn’t wearing a red suit and a white beard, but it never hurts to check. A Spokane Valley Fire Department …
Thu., Dec. 19, 2013
Spokane Santa has seen just about everything in 39 years
Editor’s note: Parents may wish to review this article before allowing young children to read it. If you’ve lived in Spokane for long, chances are you, your children or your …
Thu., Dec. 19, 2013
Q and A with St. Nick
The Spokesman-Review recently sat down for an interview with Santa Claus, during a break from his duties at River Park Square. Santa sipped his favorite beverage – a peppermint latte. …
Thu., Dec. 19, 2013
Spokane Fantasy Flight takes kids on journey to North Pole
When Emily Anne Benjamin, 9, flew over the Arctic on her way to Spokane from Germany last Saturday, she spotted blinking red lights and a polar bear. It disappeared in …
Sun., Dec. 8, 2013
Book Notes: EWU’s Kevin Decker lands at Auntie’s
So there’s a “Doctor Who” expert at Eastern Washington University. Who knew?
Sat., Dec. 15, 2012
HOLLY JOLLY VISITOR
Kindergarten teacher Bob McCaslin led the morning students at the Central Valley Kindergarten Center in Christmas carols Wednesday. After they finished each song, students shouted, “Bravo, bravo, bravo!” The children …
Sun., Dec. 9, 2012
Christmas Bureau: Keeping holiday worries at bay
Five-year-old Aidan Marin believes in Santa. His mom, Fran Marin, hopes to keep it that way. “Believing in Santa was magical for me growing up,” she said. “Every child should …
Thu., Nov. 29, 2012
Santa’s coming to District 9 areas
Spokane Fire District 9 crews will be busy escorting Santa from neighborhood to neighborhood beginning Saturday. This is an annual tradition, and while Santa works his magic and checks his …
Thu., Dec. 15, 2011
Holiday Pops concert puts Santa in the conductor’s role
The Big Man himself, Santa Claus, will hop onto the podium and conduct “Sleigh Ride,” in one of the many traditions surrounding the Spokane holiday staple, the Spokane Symphony’s Holiday …
Thu., Dec. 8, 2011
Religion Notebook: Candlelight breakfast planned
Shalom Ministries will present its fourth annual St. Lucy’s Candlelight Breakfast Benefit Saturday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave. …
Thu., Dec. 1, 2011
Santa to visit Fire District 9 areas
Firefighters from Spokane County Fire District 9 will be riding along with Santa on his annual visits to local neighborhoods on the following dates leading up to Christmas. He’ll be …
Thu., Dec. 16, 2010
Homing pigeons deliver wish lists to Santa
When Brandon Michielli was considering opening a Christmas tree lot this year, he thought about what he could do to be different from the numerous other tree lots that dot …
Sun., Dec. 12, 2010
At Breakfast with Santa, donations will help charity
The fifth-grade student leadership team at West Ridge Elementary in the Post Falls School District is doing their part this holiday season with their Breakfast with Santa Saturday at Applebee’s, …
Sun., Dec. 12, 2010
Jolly old elf is holdover from Crescent display days
Technically, Santa is supposed to be up on the rooftop, but for the past 22 years, he’s stood proudly in the parking lot at the White Elephant store on East …