Title In search of Santa Claus : the truth behind a story you thought you knew / a ZDF Enterprises production in association with SBS TV ; directed by Martin Papirowski ; written by Heike Nelsen-Minkenberg.

Publication Info.	[United States] : Smithsonian Networks, [2009]
	©2009

Copies

Location	Call No.	Status
New Britain, Main Library - Audio-Visual Materials	DVD 394.2663 IN1	Check Shelf
Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department	DVD 394.268 IN	Check Shelf

Description	1 videodisc (47 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
System Details	DVD, Dolby digital.
Note	Title from container.
	"The truth behind a story you thought you knew."
	Release date: Oct. 20, 2009.
Audience	Rating: TVG.
Summary	Ho ho who? Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Santa Claus. From Armenia (Gaghant Baba) to China (Dun Che Lao Ren), India (Ganesha), and Yugoslavia (Deda Mraz), this beloved and iconic symbol of holiday cheer is known by dozens of names. Take a revealing pop history look at the amazing transformation of a holy man into a treasured icon of Christmas joy.
Language	Closed-captioned.
Note	GMD: videorecording.
Subject	Santa Claus -- History.
	Nicholas, Saint, Bishop of Myra.
Genre/Form	Documentary television programs.
	Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Added Author	Papirowski, Martin, 1960-
	Nelsen-Minkenberg, Heike.
	ZDF Enterprises.
	SBS TV.
	Smithsonian Networks (Firm)
Standard No.	617742212198
Music No.	IEG2162 Smithsonian Networks

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