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Man Brings Santa, Nativity Back to Hoboken Public Housing for 43rd Year

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26 Dec 2012 43 views
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Man Brings Santa, Nativity Back to Hoboken Public Housing for 43rd Year
Santa Claus -- aka Julio Sly'' Dones -- is back outside of the Harrison Gardens public housing complex, bringing holiday cheer to children of all ages for the 43rd year in a row. Santa stands next to the elaborate Nativity scene he created at Third and Jackson streets handing out candy while Christmas carols play on a stereo.

Santa Claus — aka Julio "Sly" Dones — is back outside of the Harrison Gardens public housing complex, bringing holiday cheer to children of all ages for the 43rd year in a row.

Santa stands next to the elaborate Nativity scene he created at Third and Jackson streets handing out candy while Christmas carols play on a stereo.

(READ the story with a photo in NewJersey.com)

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