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The Phillies got into the holiday spirit with a Phillie Phanatic Santa and actual reindeer

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By Michael Clair

When the calendar flips over to December, there are three things you can count on: 
1. Crowded shopping malls.
2. Radio stations playing mind-numbing Christmas songs on repeat.
3. Pictures with Santa Claus.
The Phillies celebrated the season a little differently on Saturday though, as they hosted a holiday extravaganza. Not only was former manager Charlie Manuel on hand, but the Phillie Phanatic took on the role of Santa as he dressed up as the jolly fat man. No word on whether any gift requests are binding, though:

While the Phanatic looked pretty good in his new role, the tree looked absolutely gorgeous:

While Phanta Claus (and not Fanta Claus, a soda santa) was pretty great, the real winner was the actual reindeer that were on hand:

It's a pretty good starting lineup from the event, too:  

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