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Santa Claus, a.k.a. David Fernandez, hugs Richard Fermen, 6, at Leo Politi Elementary School in Los Angeles.

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( Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times )

Santa Claus, a.k.a. David Fernandez, hugs Richard Fermen, 6, at Leo Politi Elementary School in Los Angeles.

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