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The surprising origins of 'Santaland Diaries,' an NPR tradition now in its 30th year

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Updated December 23, 2022

This year marks the 30th anniversary since David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries" first aired on <em>Morning Edition</em>. (iStock/Getty Images) — This year marks the 30th anniversary since David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries" first aired on Morning Edition. (iStock/Getty Images)

This article was originally published on December 21, 2017.

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