answersLogoWhite

0

On 21 September 1897, an eight year old girl named Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the New York "Sun" newspaper, asking if Santa Claus was real, after her friends had told her he was not. One of the newspaper's editors, Francis Pharcellus Church, answered the letter in such a way that its timeless message has resounded down through the generations, becoming a much-loved Christmas message of hope.

The story goes that Dr Philip O'Hanlon was asked by his eight-year-old daughter, Virginia whether Santa Claus really existed. Dr O'Hanlon suggested she ask the New York Sun, saying "If you see it in The Sun, it's so."

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Movies & Television

When does santa come or Christmas in south Africa?

In South Africa, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, and Santa Claus is said to arrive on Christmas Eve, December 24th. Many families attend church services on Christmas Eve and enjoy festive meals and gatherings. Since it falls during summer, celebrations often include outdoor activities and barbecues. The holiday season is filled with joy, decorations, and gift-giving.


When does the movie Santa Claus 4 come out?

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause was released in US theatres on november 3th 2006, followed by the UK on november 24th of the same year. The DVD and Blu-Ray release was initiated on november 20th 2007 in the US and november 12th 2007 in the UK.


Popular Christmas movies from the 50's and 60's?

There was a number of Holiday movies that were both directly Christmas oriented and some , one I can think of, that just happened to be released in the Holiday season. First of all there was the very heavily advertised ( Santa Claus) which was made in the sixties and advertised ( seasonally, of course) throughout the decade and even later. The ads shouted out- Santa Claus! everybody is waiting to see Santa Claus! in Eastman Colorscope- then went dark, so to speak. No mention of actors and actresses, only the film company involved, obviously affiliated with Kodak. The borderline one would have to be Babes in Toyland, which had a good amount of stars in the cast, including fantasy old-timer Ray Bolger toting a submachine gun! The operetta Babes in Toyland was written in l903, the Thompson gun did not come out until l92l, so that is an inaccuracy right off the bat. Babes in Toyland- the song backs this up does not specifically mention Christmas. It is NOT a Christmas carol.


Where does you come bearing gifts come from?

The phrase comes from the three wise men bringing gifts to Jesus.


Who signals santa the children are asleep in I love Lucy the Christmas episode?

In the "I Love Lucy" Christmas episode titled "The Christmas Show," it is Little Ricky who signals Santa that the children are asleep. He does this by placing a note in the fireplace that says, "Dear Santa, we are all asleep," allowing Santa to come and deliver presents. This moment adds to the festive charm of the episode and highlights the innocence of childhood belief in Santa.