Towns with Christmas names

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Some towns keep the Christmas spirit all year 'round. Here's a look at Christmas, Fla., Santa Claus, Ind., Bethlehem, Pa., and North Pole, Alaska.

SANTA CLAUS, IND.: Some towns keep the Christmas spirit all year 'round. In Santa Claus, Ind., the town's most famous "resident" can be found outside The Santa Claus Museum, which contains artifacts and photographs of the town's early beginnings.

SANTA CLAUS, IND.: Another statue of Santa Claus stands in front of the town hall. The town of Santa Claus is located in southern Indiana on interstate 64 between Evansville, Ind., and Louisville, Ky.

SANTA CLAUS, IND.: The Santa Claus community is home to about 2,000 people as well as several holiday themed attractions including Santa's Candy Castle and Santa's Lodge.

NORTH POLE, ALASKA: This North Pole, population 2,200, is 12 miles from Fairbanks; it was officially named in 1953. The Santa Claus House includes a gift shop, Santa and real reindeer. "Every year we receive thousands of letters to Santa from kids all over the world," said manager Paul Brown.

NORTH POLE, ALASKA: One of the big draws here is North Pole Christmas in Ice, an ice festival and sculpting competition. This sculpture is titled "Trimming the Tree" by Sam Vose.

CHRISTMAS, FLA.: Patrons come from near and far to the Christmas, Fla. post office, toting stacks of boxes, letters and cards. The extra effort is worth it for those looking for a little extra holiday cheer and the "Christmas, FL" postmark.

CHRISTMAS, FLA.: The distinctive postmark isn't the only seasonal touch you'll find in Christmas, Fla. Streets are named after reindeer, mail is collected in Santa-shaped boxes and a trimmed tree on the main highway never comes down.

BETHLEHEM, PENN.: The 200-year-old Central Moravian Church is a big reason why Bethlehem has successfully marketed itself as the "Christmas City." The town was named Bethlehem on Christmas Eve in 1741 by Moravian immigrants. Central Moravian Church hosts a Christmas show featuring hymns and carols.

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SANTA CLAUS, IND.: Some towns keep the Christmas spirit all year 'round. In Santa Claus, Ind., the town's most famous "resident" can be found outside The Santa Claus Museum, which contains artifacts and photographs of the town's early beginnings.

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