Santa Claus Flakes On Wall Street
Dec 30th, 2008 · Stock prices tend to go up the week between Christmas and New Year's — a trend known as the Santa Claus Rally. But this year the man in the big red suit and white beard is missing in action.
Dec 30th, 2008 · Stock prices tend to go up the week between Christmas and New Year's — a trend known as the Santa Claus Rally. But this year the man in the big red suit and white beard is missing in action.
Dec 26th, 2008 · Santa Claus is melting in one of China's coldest cities. Each year Harbin hosts a world-renowed ice festival. This year's features a huge ice sculpture of the jolly old elf, 80 feet high. But a warm spell threatens giant Santa — he's slick and dangerous. Chinese officials still hope Santa will attract thousands and lift spirits — one said "when people feel happier they will want to spend more."
Dec 25th, 2008 · With tough new standards on lead in children's toys set to go into effect in February, a consumer group's spot-checks are finding fewer toys containing lead. Concerned parents can buy a simple home testing kit to check whether their kids' toys are safe.
Dec 24th, 2008 · For 50 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command has been following Santa Claus on his annual journey around the world. Now, in 3-D, Google Earth helps millions of people track Santa on the eve before Christmas. Santa tracker Gary Ross talks about how his team of specialists follow Saint Nick and his red-nosed reindeer.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · Where do you leave the cookies without a fireplace? Has the Internet impacted Santa's sled? Christmas myths can ring a little hollow in modern homes, but writer Mike Adamick has a toddler-proof solution.
Dec 21st, 2008 · Every year, in the weeks before Christmas, students at Acequia Madre Elementary School in Santa Fe, N.M., participate in the holiday tradition of making, setting and lighting farolitos.
Dec 20th, 2008 · NPR's Scott Simon takes a moment to note that this year, the U.S. Postal Service in New York has had to change its policy of citizens answering Dear Santa letters from children. They've added a layer of anonymity.
Dec 17th, 2008 · Amid risque Santa suits and foul-mouthed holiday movies, is Christmas becoming more naughty than nice? Some people celebrate the season in provocative ways. Others look for deeper meaning despite the rowdy behavior around them.