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Two small children visit with Santa Claus at the U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg's final Holiday Magic event in Heidelberg, Germany, Dec. 16, 2012. The annual celebration featured live music, a Christmas market, train rides and a community tree-lighting ceremony.

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Two small children visit with Santa Claus at the U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg's final Holiday Magic event in Heidelberg, Germany, Dec. 16, 2012. The annual celebration featured live music, a Christmas market, train rides and a community tree-lighting ceremony.

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