SantaFilter: I'm trying to make a list of the worst of the worst kids from film and TV, etc., that would end up on Santa's naughty list, year after year. Any suggestions come to mind? [more inside]
posted by Unsomnambulist on Nov 8, 2009 - 47 answers

Help a complete GPS newbie help Santa. [spoilers for biscotti] [more inside]
posted by ROU_Xenophobe on Oct 15, 2009 - 8 answers

Help my mother complete this needlepoint kit, sans instructions. [more inside]
posted by nat on Aug 17, 2009 - 11 answers

Can anyone please translate this short phrase into German? It's from the Rankin-Bass movie, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. [more inside]
posted by rahnefan on Jul 10, 2009 - 16 answers

My Sailboat is in Santa Cruz harbor, I have been having issues with my marine head. Does anyone know someone I could have come out and look at it?
posted by Ekidnagrrl17 on Feb 23, 2009 - 6 answers

Where can I refill compressed natural gas tanks? [more inside]
posted by Ekidnagrrl17 on Jan 23, 2009 - 2 answers

When does your family open Christmas presents from each other? [more inside]
posted by Point n Click on Dec 19, 2008 - 30 answers

Artist/illustrator seeks photo reference for Santa 2.0. Perhaps you source? No raunchies need apply... [more inside]
posted by Ogre Lawless on Jul 3, 2008 - 2 answers

Should I go to Santa Monica College? [more inside]
posted by RocknRollJunkie on Apr 15, 2008 - 11 answers

As a gift, I'd like to be able to order Californian wine from a Napa or Santa Barbara winery (or anywhere) and have it mailed to a family member in the United Kingdom. (I live in Los Angeles) [more inside]
posted by rocco on Apr 9, 2008 - 4 answers

I want to go to someplace cool and exciting with my friends for New Years.. I live in the LA area (Santa Monica) and would like to stay within 15 miles of the city. I'm fairly new to the area--having just moved here this summer--but still know a bit. I'm 22 so I still have the energy.
posted by evanm on Dec 19, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm trying to find a copy of a favorite Disney Christmas-themed short (B&W, probably from the '20's or '30's, featuring a very jolly Santa and lots of little kiddies) on DVD. Problem is, we don't know the title or anything else about it -- can you help ID this film? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Nov 8, 2007 - 4 answers

where can I stay in Santa Barbara? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Aug 20, 2007 - 14 answers

4th of july filter: what's a good hike in topanga canyon state park that allows panoramic views of los angeles and the ocean? [more inside]
posted by punch_the_mayor on Jun 26, 2007 - 2 answers

In order to illustrate a part of a loooong blog post I'm finishing about World of Warcraft, I'm looking for a small, one panel comic that features Santa Claus raising his fist and, to his apparent disbelief, yelling "For the Horde!" to Rudolph. For the life of me I can't find it. Could any of you hope me on the matter? [more inside]
posted by XiBe on Apr 19, 2007 - 6 answers

This video [NSFW] has been passed around communities that I frequent for the last week or two. Does anyone know anything of it's origin or have the skills to find out? I've tried Google and other resources but haven't found anything informative.
posted by melt away on Mar 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Where can I get some of those special red-and-white Christmas chocolate chips that look like Santa Claus faces? [more inside]
posted by freddymungo on Feb 21, 2007 - 4 answers

When you were a child, did the gifts you got from Santa arrive wrapped or unwrapped? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Dec 7, 2006 - 111 answers

Chicagofilter: Does anyone know of a place along the El where I can take my son to get his picture taken with Santa Claus? Thanks!
posted by cajo on Dec 1, 2006 - 6 answers

Help me caption this Christmas image. [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Nov 29, 2006 - 28 answers

Help me be Santa Claus! I'm playing Santa for my small town's Christmas parade, and pictures etc with kids after. I'd like some tips on things I haven't yet thought of or been told (particularly related to interacting with the kids). (A Google search didn't get me much.) Tips from your experiences and pointers to relevant websites both welcomed. Thanks!
posted by attercoppe on Nov 17, 2006 - 7 answers

I am in the search of finding free and or cheap things to do in the LA area (Santa Monica, Venice, Culver City, Marina Del Rey Etc)...any ideas? Just something you have found that you really enjoy...
posted by matthelm on Nov 6, 2006 - 12 answers

I am struggling with my son and the truth about Santa. Unwrap the box, there's [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Oct 28, 2006 - 45 answers

Can anyone recommend a dentist and orthodontist in Los Angeles or Santa Monica? [more inside]
posted by mam on Apr 24, 2006 - 6 answers

Things to do in or near Santa Cruz, California on a weekend? [more inside]
posted by redteam on Jan 26, 2006 - 27 answers

Should I lie to my three year old daughter about Santa Claus? [more inside]
posted by crazyray on Dec 17, 2005 - 160 answers

Does Santa have a middle name?
posted by Botunda on Dec 17, 2005 - 17 answers

Where can I buy a cheap Santa Suit in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by dty1 on Dec 15, 2005 - 8 answers

Trying to find the short film about hunting and taming wild Santa Clauses. [more inside]
posted by Rubber Soul on Nov 30, 2005 - 3 answers

DirtySantaFilter: I need a awesome dirtysanta/White Elephant gift that costs $15 max. [more inside]
posted by flipmiester99 on Nov 29, 2005 - 8 answers

Just who or what (PDF) is trying to steal Christmas? [more inside]
posted by nomad on Nov 17, 2005 - 7 answers

I need some common childhood misconceptions about Santa. For example, "If you are not at home at Christmas, Santa will think you will have moved and not leave any presents!" Something that children would believe (or make up on their own) and be terrified of. [more inside]
posted by jmccorm on Nov 16, 2005 - 33 answers

Big Sur and the Ventana Wilderness offer limitless camping potential. I'm new in the area and would appreciate the recommendation of experienced troopers. Specifically: drive-to primitive no rules backcountry with vista - surface running water a big plus. Whither goest man?
posted by saknussem on Jul 18, 2005 - 3 answers

The parental units want to organize a long-weekend in the Monterey/Santa Cruz area (but preferably Monterey/Carmel) in the middle of June. Anybody have any ideas of a cool place to stay that would be relatively inexpensive and still available? [more inside]
posted by billysumday on Apr 26, 2005 - 1 answer

I've been trying since christmas to find a picture of a dissassembled Santa Pez Dispencer. If you ever had one, you may remember that you could take off the hat and beard to make a clean shaven Buddha-esque Santa. I assumed I'd be able to throw a stone and hit about ten pictures of this phenenon on Google image search, but I've been searching off and on for a while and havn't fond anything. Anyone know where I can find vistual proof of this without buying one online? (the new, solid-design is all I can find at local stores)
posted by es_de_bah on Jan 17, 2005 - 3 answers

AthiestFilter: If you have kids, how do you explain the holiday season to them? Do you string them along for the season and pretend Santa exists, so they can have fun with the other kids, or what? Discuss.
posted by BuddhaInABucket on Nov 22, 2004 - 40 answers

How old were you when you figured out the bad news about Santa? How did you find out? I ask because my 6 yr. old son still believes. Fervently. And sooner or later, I'm gonna have to answer some tough questions. [more inside]
posted by Irontom on Sep 14, 2004 - 46 answers