The Santa Suit

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The Santa Suit

FromJudge John Hodgman

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Jun 11, 2015

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Parents listening with children, know that this case involves Santa Claus! Catch our drift? Andy brings the case against his wife Virginia. Andy wants to share the spirit of Christmas and Santa all year long. Virginia wants to restrict it to the holiday season. Who's right? Who's wrong?

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Jun 11, 2015

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