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The Story Behind 'The Christmas Song'

Mel Tormé in Piccadilly, London, 1956. John Franks/Getty Images hide caption

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The Story Behind 'The Christmas Song'

Mel Tormé famously co-wrote one of the most well-known carols of all time in 1945. His son, James, tells the story of how the song came to be.

How An American Became Santa In A Little Town In France

Retired American photographer Tom Haley, 66, portrays Santa during a pageant in Normandy. Eleanor Beardsley/NPR hide caption

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How An American Became Santa In A Little Town In France

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How An American Became Santa In A Little Town In France

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Retro-Games And Consoles Are The Latest Craze In The Gamer World

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Retro-Games And Consoles Are The Latest Craze In The Gamer World

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