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St. Nick is a patron saint of virgins

Opinion: Given the decision-making power of Santa Claus on gifts, my children make sure that they leave him


We can learn from the bell ringers

Opinion: It was, I’m sure, with the best of intentions that a mom volunteered to ring the Salvation Army bell


Depraved fans ruin family fun

Opinion: WASHINGTON — I went to my last professional football game this month. My son and I braved frigid,


The First Christmas

The First Christmas And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar


It’s time Rudolph got some respect

Opinion: In one of the all time great episodes of “Seinfeld,” George Costanza’s father leads off the family’s


Mideast streets resemble Dickens’ world

Opinion: NEW YORK — I grew up in Warwick, R.I., and, while attending elementary school, I was cast as an


Men are at risk when buying gifts

Opinion: I think the low point was the birthday gift I bought my mother when she was in her mid-30s. I was


’Tis the season

’Tis the season This has been a particularly contentious Christmas season, both nationally and


When giving, think ‘charity’

Opinion: Millions of Americans will make year-end charitable contributions in the next few days. Last year


Thanks for your support

Opinion: Thanks for your support EDITOR: During this season of gift giving it is appropriate that


“This Christmas, many will sit down for dinner thinking of their loved ones half a world away.

Opinion: “This Christmas, many will sit down for dinner thinking of their loved ones half a world away. These


“For everything they do, we have to make them pay a political consequence.”

Opinion: “For everything they do, we have to make them pay a political consequence.” Endesha Juakali


Some thoughts on the true spirit of Christmas

Opinion: Some thoughts on the true spirit of Christmas EDITOR: Peace on Earth and good will to all —


Our own Christmas miracle

Opinion: Our own Christmas miracle EDITOR: On Sunday, Dec. 16, I was doubly blessed. I spent a beautiful


Yes, Virginia

This editorial, among the most famous ever written, ran in The New York Sun in 1897 and remains