Christmastime celebrations in Upper Darby (bordering West Philadelphia). A 60-foot high statue of Santa Claus (Kris Kringle), is set up on 69th Street. Children dance in a circle around it and snake in and out of adjacent building. Some children are seen having pony rides in the midst of the activity. A line of students walk past and shake hands with a person in Santa costume, as adults watch from nearby. A group of younger children mob Santa, who takes it all in stride. Small children receiving gifts from Santa in his hut. Santa holds and shows a toy train to a very small child in his arms, who simply cries. The same thing happens when he tries to give a toy bear to another very small child.
Underprivileged children sit around Mrs H L Doherty at a Christmas party held by her in Coral Gables, Florida. Christmas tree in the background. Sam Snead, disguised as Santa Claus visits, carrying golf clubs and toys. Sam Snead Santa gives a doll to a girl and a bat to a boy. Golf professional Sam Snead as Santa Claus teaches golf to a child. Sam takes off his disguise and greets Mrs H L Doherty.
Santa Claus on water skis is towed behind a boat as he arrives at Miami Beach, Florida. A group of young women in swimsuits greet Santa Claus at the dock. Santa Clause presents stuffed toys and dolls to the women from his bag.
A group of women decorate a snow covered tree in Washington State. Santa Claus appears at a distance, pulling a donkey with antlers attached to its head. Santa Claus gives gifts, including a doll, to the women in front of a snow covered tree.
Holiday Parade at Central Park in New York. Civilians stand on either sides of the street. Helium-Inflated balloons in the air. Young children watch the balloons and wave. Decorated Santa Claus lane. People stand at lane. Santa Claus on a decorated float. Hollywood star Jack Benny on a float. A sign reads 'Jack Benny'.
Celebrities participate in a Christmas parade in Hollywood, California. Lights read “Hollywood’s Santa Claus Lane”. Men on horseback carry flags, move past a large crowd during the parade. Hollywood stars aboard decorated floats as they move past the crowds. Young star Mickey Rooney rides atop a float, removes his hat and waves it around acknowledging the parade audience. Tom Mix (Thomas Edwin Mix) rides by on his horse Tony II as he waves to the cheering crowd. People cheer as ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his mannequin Charlie McCarthy ride in the front of Santa's sleigh atop a float. Santa Claus behind them waves to the crowd.
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