It takes a special kind of person to be Santa Claus. One must be jolly all the time and happily, um, robust. Strong knees and arms are necessary not only to haul all those toys all that way but also ...

He's making a list, checking it twice and he's planning more than a couple of trips to Tuscaloosa. Santa Claus has arrived at his spot in the center court at University Mall, 1701 McFarland Blvd. E.

With all the twinkling lights, shiny ornaments, gingerbread cookies, and holiday movies, the Christmas season seems to have a constant stream of magic in the air. It’s a mystical time of year when fun ...