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Where to find Santa Claus on Long Island
Quick ReadSanta seems to be everywhere this time of year. Here are four spots on Long Island where kids can have a wondrous visit with Old St. Nick.
Photo credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara | Five year old Nicholas Marston of Holbrook whispers his Christmas Wishes into the ear of Santa, Ernie Johnson, during his visit to Smith Haven Mall. (Dec. 9, 2009)
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How does he do it? Santa seems to be everywhere this time of year, as if he'd cloned himself. While Santa looks the same wherever he goes - the beard, the glasses, the red suit - his surroundings can make the difference between a wondrous visit with Old St. Nick and a more blasé experience. Here are some places where the ambience promises to be jolly and bright.
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