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A Special Christmas In The Vatican |
The Vatican will welcome the 2000th anniversary of Christ's birth with more than champagne and fireworks. Papal observer Greg Burke shared his insights on The Early Show. 
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'Twas The Night Before Christmas |
Recitation of this 19th century Clement C. Moore classic is a Yuletide tradition in many homes, including the White House. 
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Deck The White House Halls |
The White House is ready for Christmas, with wreaths, ribbons and an 18 1/2-foot fir tree from Washington state delivered by horse-drawn sleigh. 
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Bethlehem Celebrations Begin |
Thousands of Christian pilgrims have gathered in Bethlehem to mark the 2000th birthday of Jesus. But security concerns may have put a damper on the celebrations. 
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Michael Jordan Scores Again |
Former basketball superstar Michael Jordan is making Christmas a little brighter for Chicago-area boys and girls. CBS station WBBM-TV has details. 
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How Pokemon Stole Christmas |
The strange little Japanese toy knowas Pokemon has mushroomed into a true international phenomenon, and it's dominating Christmas wish lists throughout the world. 
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A Look at Christmas Past |
The Library of Congress has issued a new book, I'll Be Home For Christmas, drawn from its World War II archives. 
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Jingle Bells In The Beltway |
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the nation's capital, where President Clinton turned on the lights for the National Christmas tree at the annual holiday pageant. 
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Campaign Stories Yule Love |
At least two of the nation's highest-profile political candidates were talking holidays - not policy - in their public appearances. 
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The 30 Days Of Christmas |
In a countdown to Christmas Eve, The Early Show looks at new and unusual toys for children of all ages. 
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Lights Shine As Collectibles |
Electric Christmas lights have been around for about 100 years. The Saturday Early Show's Collectibles Expert Tony Hyman explains those old Christmas decorations may be worth more than you think. 
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I'm Rrrrrready For My Closeup! |
Everybody likes dogs. Everybody likes Santa. So it stands to reason everybody will like this picture. 
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Scrooge & Co.'s Holiday Films |
There are at least 20 filmed productions of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and this year's New York cast names their favorites along with other holiday films on The Early Show. 
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Amy Grant's Darling Christmas |
Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant performs a hidden track from her new holiday CD, A Christmas to Remember, on The Early Show. 
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