Santa Claus is recipient of the 2009 International Peace Prize from the Santa Claus Peace Council in Turkey, where St. Nicholas lived in Asia Minor many centuries ago. The Dalai Lama is a previous honoree. The Prize was awarded due to Santa's belief that international peace will exist only if we first instill peace and love within every child's heart. Please visit www.stcpc.org

"The key to peace is in the eyes, hearts and minds of children. Children all across the world belong to all of us, they are our future. Forget not the child that is not within your sight, keep always in you heart and mind the children who suffer needlessly each and every day."

~ United Nations

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