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The Tell-Tale Signs Of The Real Santa Claus
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 18:45:17
Shhh! How to avoid tipping off your curious child to the truth about Christmas
1. Jolly, rotund and hardworking, Santa is clearly a man who enjoys the hearty seasonal fare provided by excitable children on Christmas Eve. The evidence of St Nicholas’ sizeable appetite can be seen on Christmas morning when the previous evening
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Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/11/2012 16:33:42
Don't be fooled by that fur-trimmed hat: that ain't no Santa Claus!
Kick off the coolest yule countdown with the Lego Star Wars advent calendar for 2012, starring Darth Maul as you've never seen him before! With a mini play figure treat to build each day, how will the master builders fare against Playmobil's merry crew of folk? Check out Joe Blog...
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The Doctor Who Experience Christmas Grotto
By Fiona McKim on 15/12/2011 15:17:19
Journey to Christmas past with the intrepid Time Lord
Invasion, Santa-suit wearing roboforms from The Runaway Bride and the maid outfit worn by Kylie Minogue in Voyage Of The Damned.For those seeking a rather more conventional grotto experience, a traditional Santa Claus will be on hand to meet children
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Postcard from... Lapland
By Kate Donoughue on 17/11/2011 10:46:05
Meet Father Christmas in SAariselka
, plus a meeting with Mr Claus himself.Parents will love...The Winter Wonderland effect, as well as the skiing, the Northern Lights and the fascinating culture of the local Sami people.Stay at… Santa’s Christmas Cabins, traditional log cabins set
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Wales
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:50:20
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Welsh winter wonderland
by Talyllyn Railway and set off on a merry journey through the wintry welsh countryside. Children will receive a special gift from Santa Clause and all passengers will be treated to a warming mince pie and festive drink.
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:10:27
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings north of the border
to adorn your own Christmas tree.Meet Santa And The AnimalsDecember 3–18Meet a Santa Clause and his elf at Camperdown Wildlife Centre in Dundee who will be mingling with the many varieties of wildlife onsite then head to Mrs Clause’s Café for a warming
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The best Christmas activities for children across the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 02/12/2010 11:33:30
From meeting Santa to Christmas trails, here's our bumper guide of fun activities for children for the festive season
). Cost: Free.The Quarter, Grape Lane, The Quarter, York YO1 7HB.Mowbray Park's Lapland Village in SunderlandDecember 11–23
Visit Santa and his reindeer at Mowbray Park and help Mrs Claus to whip up a batch of Magic Reindeer Dust.Time: 10am–8pm (Thurs, Fri
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 11:00:10
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in Northern Ireland
–11, 15–18 Catch Santa and Mrs Clause at their thatched cottage holiday home, Hezlett House in Castlerock. While father Christmas is taking a much needed-break before his busy festive schedule kicks inn he will be offering a special gift for children
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:20:00
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the heart of the country
will be in chocolate heaven during one of these special festive weekends at Cadbury World in Birmingham. As well as the opportunity to meet Santa Clause and receive an appetizing gift, families can watch a potted 30 minute pantomime and tuck into traditional fare
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Rise Of The Guardians film review
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/12/2012 17:27:36
Why you must see this film...
Bogart and Bacall, Redford and Newman, Travolta and Newton-John: cinema has always had its dream teams. Well, this film has a mega-ensemble you probably never thought you’d see together: Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, and the Easter
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