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Santa is not coming to town : an investigation from believer to nonbeliever / Crystal Bush, 2009

 Item — Box: 361, Folder: 12
Identifier: FA 1 Item 4469

Scope and Contents note

This project is a collection of people's experiences about learning that Santa Claus is not real. The analysis claims that learning the truth about Santa Claus is a rite of passage. Discusses how Santa Claus became an American icon and integral part of the American Christmas. Also discusses the role that Santa Claus plays in a child's development, and the transitioning from believer to non-believer. Items collected include personal narratives about learning about Santa, talks with parents, finding Christmas presents in the closet, and several others. Collected by Crystal Bush, Dr. Rudy's ENGL 391 class, Spring 2009.

Dates

  • Other: 2009

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Extent

1 volume (35 pages) ; 28 cm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

Missing consent forms.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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