Two young children pose with Santa during the Marine

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Two young children pose with Santa during the Marine Corps Community Services' annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5, 2019 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. During the event, the base's brass band entertained the crowd with an assortment of music and dancing. Col. William C. Bentley, Commanding Officer of the base, even joined them by playing along on his trombone. Other special guests of the even included Santa Claus, Courtney Lynne Smits, crowned Miss Virginia USA 2019, and Base Sgt. Maj. Michael W. Hensley. Children took photos with Santa, mailed letters to the North Pole, climbed aboard a holiday-decorated light armored vehicle (LAV-25), and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kirstin Spanu)

Merry Christmas! Christmas photographs are often taken to capture the joy and warmth of the holiday season and to preserve memories of special moments and traditions. Some people like to display their Christmas photographs as part of their holiday decorations, or to share them with friends and family as a way of spreading holiday cheer. Christmas is a time of year that many people associate with happy memories and traditions, so it's not surprising that it can bring about feelings of nostalgia. Enjoy these public-domain images - use them in your production, and blog posts, and print them - without restrictions.

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas, is a legendary figure who is said to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve. The modern version of Santa Claus is based on a number of historical and cultural influences, including the Dutch legend of Sinterklaas, British and American Christmas traditions, and the Christian bishop Saint Nicholas. The figure of Santa Claus as we know him today - a jolly, plump man with a white beard, red suit, and black boots - was popularized in the 19th century through the work of various writers and artists, including Clement Clarke Moore and Thomas Nast. Today, Santa Claus is a beloved symbol of the holiday season, and continues to be a source of joy and excitement for children and adults alike.

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05/12/2019
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