Photo: #The decorations of the National Christmas tree are seen covered in snow on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009.
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The decorations of the National Christmas tree are seen covered in snow on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Polar Express arrives


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The sound of sleigh bells gained new meaning in the Christmas classic book, The Polar Express. The author, Chris Van Allsburg joined Kerri Miller in 2004 at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul to talk about his work before an audience of children and their families.

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  • Chris Van Allsburg: author and illustrator of many children's books including Jumanji and The Wreck of the Zephyr.

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