WHEN international celebrity Marilyn Monroe, in her sexy tight-fitting gold gown that hugged her shapely figure, in May of 1962, sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President,” the attention of the world was momentarily focused on her, but John F. Kennedy, 45, in whose honor the party was being given, was still at center stage, the man of the hour, where the spotlight was redirected. And rightly so. After all, he was the honoree.

During this season, jolly old Santa Claus, with his famous white moustache, beard, and long curly hair, red baggy outfit and winter black boots, a most popular figure at Christmas, is given the glory. Every year, he gets the honor, and men, women, young and old, and children of all ages, have accepted him as a symbol of Christmas itself --- holiday cheers, gifts, food, and merriment. He appears to have a monopoly of the reverence and the spotlight is mostly on him all throughout the festivity.

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