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Satire first sent Santa down a chimneyIn his satiric 1809 book A History of New York, Washington Irving did away with the characterization of Santa Claus as a "lanky bishop," says Whipps. Instead, Irving described Santa as a portly, bearded man who smokes a pipe. Irving's story also marked the first time Santa slid down the chimney. Wish your wonderful great grandson a Merry Christmas Eve Birthday with a card featuring a sleeping cat in front of a fireplace, a mouse on the mantle and a cute dog holding a stocking in his mouth, excited that Santa Claus is arriving to fill it with goodies. Background is red with white text. Original design by Laurie Schneider/Elements by La Galerie de Jackie, Lemur Designs, Digital Designs by Elena.
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