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Victorian Santa Claus - America

From Albrecht Powell, About.com

The American Santa Claus was first introduced into the United States by the Pennsylvania Dutch, who called him Kris Kringle or "Chriskind."
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Photo ©2000 by Albrecht & Kimberly Powell
From the Spirits of Giving Around the World Exhibit at PPG Place, Pittsburgh PA
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