A man claiming to be the real Kriss Kringle (Gwenn) helps out Doris Walker (Maureen O’Hara) when she needs someone to be Santa in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The event is a success and Doris ...

MACY’S is adding a character to its Christmas advertising arsenal who has been part of the popular culture — and the store’s identity — for 65 years. The character is Kris Kringle, the version of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It may not guarantee tears in the same way that the conclusion of It's a Wonderful Life does, but this one absolutely works its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the embodiment of kindness, generosity, and Yuletide beneficence, Santa Claus presents some mighty big black boots, much less a ...

(NEXSTAR) – One of the all-time greatest Christmas movies was actually a summer blockbuster. “Miracle on 34th Street,” a film filled with so much Christmas spirit that its youngest star actually ...

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The beloved Christmas movie 'Miracle on 34th Street' was released in June 1947, and its festive setting surprised audiences.

LOS ANGELES — In Hollywood, Santa Claus comes in all stripes, from the childlike Edmund Gwenn in “Miracle on 34th Street” to North Pole draftee Tim Allen in “The Santa Clause” flicks to gutter-mouth ...