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Admission to the College, according to Glimp, depends to a large degree upon "subjective evidence." Harvard uses a greater number of measurements--College Board scores, geographical region, father's employment, teachers' recommendations, etc.--than do other colleges; the extensive evidence causes delays in making final decisions.
Filene's alone employs at least 10 Santa Clauses, some to display toys in the window, some to open their laps to expectant children. The Santa Claus in the window delivers readings from something called "The Good Book," which presumably contains the names of every child in Boston (or at...
The text of the "Good Book" is a series of eager letters from those who believe. Each of the letters asks for specific gifts, and one of the most popular choices this year is something called "The Cape Canaveral Set."
Anyone who thinks that the Santa Claus trade is seasonal has just not kept up with the most recent technological developments in the world of Yuletide Joy. At least one of Filene's Santas is employed full-time, pursuing his occupation in Canada during the summer months.
Nor do Filene's window-Santas have to worry about working full-time. Every 45 minutes they are spelled by one of two cute little sprigs, both called Miss Holly. Four more Miss Hollys aid Santa inside the store where he carries through his policy of person-to-person diplomacy...