Amesbury: Santa Claus, a.k.a. Francis Cote of Amesbury, sitting in a sleigh on a trailer, listens to Cliffe Judson, 4, of Merrimac give his wishes for Christmas presents outside the Dunkin' Donuts on Macy Street in Amesbury on Monday morning. The jolly fellow meets there with friends on Mondays and Fridays and last year they thought with his genuine white beard he's be a good St. Nick to chat with the youngsters coming through. Bryan Eaton/Staff Photo

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