Santa loves all his reindeer and explains how in this special
Christmas message:

Mrs Smith asks:

Santa, What is your favorite food?

Santa Answers:

Santa wants to let these celebrities know: "Even though you have been a little naughty this year, and you most likely will find a lump of coal in your stocking Christmas morning, I still love you and I have no doubt that you will do your very best to get on the nice list next year.

Santa

Santa's Answer:

Santa's Answer:

His first stop - Hollywood! According to Santa Claus, there are a handful of celebrities who "use their celebrity for good - just for goodness sake." And that, he says "makes them great role models for the whole world." So now, for the 4th year in a row, Santa is asking you to share with the world your picks for the Top Ten Celebrity "Nice" and "Naughty" List of 2007.

On the west coast of Africa, in Liberia, most homes have an oil palm for a Christmas tree, which is decorated with bells. On Christmas morning, people are woken up by carols. Presents such as cotton cloth, soap, sweets, pencils, and books are exchanged. Also in the morning a church service is held in which the Christmas scene is enacted and hymns and carols are sung. Dinner is eaten outdoors with everyone sitting in a circle to share the meal of rice, beef and biscuits. Games are played in the afternoon, and at night fireworks light up the sky.

In Alaska children wander from house to house carrying a colored star on a long pole, and singing carols.

In Australia, a traditional meal includes a turkey dinner, with ham, and pork. A flaming Christmas plum pudding is added for dessert. In the Australian gold rushes, Christmas puddings often contained a gold nugget. Today a small favor is baked inside. Whoever finds this knows s/he will enjoy good luck. Another treat is Mince Pies.

In Nova Scotia, Canada: during the twelve days of Christmas small groups of belsnicklers, or masked mummers, appear in neighborhoods, ringing bells, making noise, seeking candy or other treats. The hosts may try to guess who the mummers are and if they guess right the mummer removes his or her disguise and stops making rude noises and actions. Children may be quizzed by the mummers on their behavior if they say they have been good they are rewarded with candy.

In Egypt: On the Eve of Christmas everyone goes to church wearing a completely new outfit. The Christmas service ends at midnight with the ringing of church bells, then people go home to eat a special Christmas meal known as fata, which consists of bread, rice, garlic and boiled meat.

In Ethiopia Christmas day is January 7, so on Christmas Eve the city is crowded with pilgrims from all parts of the country. They remain outdoors all night, praying and chanting. In the morning, a colorful procession makes its way to a nearby hilltop where a service is held. Three young men march at the head of the crowd, lashing whips from left to right to keep the people in line. Those who worship are fed with bread and wine that has been blessed by priests. After the service is over the rest of the day is spent dancing, playing sport and feasting.

In Greece: On Christmas Eve, groups of people gather around the holiday table. Figs, dried on rooftops are served with the spicy golden Chrisopsomo bread. As people are they greet one another by saying Hronia polla or many happy years. The table filled with food may include such dishes as kourambiethes, a Greek nut cookie.

They send Christmas cards in Hong Kong. Many of these cards are exquisitely decorated to show the artistic side of the people who might be gifted. These cards consist of the Holy Family in a Chinese setting. Poinsettias and Nativity scenes decorate homes, churches and other public places and ideographs show the Chinese alphabet on streamers and paper chains. Santa Claus also known as Lan Khoong or Dun Che Lao Ren with his reindeer, are a surprising addition to the Far Eastern Scene.

In India, the poinsettia is in flower and so the churches are decorated with this brilliant bloom for the Christmas Midnight Mass. They give presents to family members and baksheesh, or charity, to the poor people.
In South India, small clay lamps are placed on the rooftops and walls of their houses at Christmas, just as the Hindus do during their festival called Diwali.

In Iraq: On Christmas day a bonfire is built in the church. While the fire burns the men chant a hymn. The long Christmas service always ends with the blessing of the people. The bishop reaches forth and touches a member of the congregation with his hand, putting his blessing upon him. That person touches the one next him, and so on, until all have received "the Touch of Peace."

Christmas in Ireland lasts from Christmas Eve to the feast of the Epiphany on January 6, which is referred to Little Christmas. Ireland's Christmas is more religious than a time of fun. St Stephen's Day, the day after Christmas, is almost as important, with football matches and meetings going on. For children, the Wren Boys Procession is their big event. Boys go from door to door with a fake wren on a stick, singing, with violins, accordions, harmonicas and horns to accompany them. The reason for the ceremony is to ask for money 'for the starving wren', that is, for their own pockets. Children often put out Christmas sacks instead of stockings.

It is tradition in Ireland to leave mince pies and a bottle of Guinness out as a snack for Santa. (You Should Take Note of This...Hint, Hint :-)

Midnight mass in Malta on Christmas Eve is the climax of all religious activities. The whole family attends and everyone wears new clothes. The mass begins with choirs singing carols in Maltese. The highlight of the mass is the reading of a story of the nativity by a ten-year-old boy. After Mass it is customary to greet Il-Milied It-Taijeb which is Happy Christmas, to all who attend.

In Mexico the children receive gifts. On Christmas day they are blindfolded and taken to try and break a decorated clay pinata that dangles and swings at the end of a rope. Once the pinata has been broken, the children clammer to recover the candy that was inside the pinata. Those children who have been good also on January 6th receive a gift from the Three Wise Men. Mexicans attend a midnight mass service which is called la misa del gallo or "the rooster's mass," and at the mass they sing lullabies to Jesus.

In Sicily the Sicilians fast from December 23rd at sunset to the December 24th at sunset. They then have a great Yule log which is kindled. After prayers and songs are done around the Presepio or crib the feast begins.
The foods that might be served are eels and larks, boiled pasta, fish, sweet bread and Torrone a type of nougat.

In Venezuela, It is a custom to attend at one of nine carol services. Firecrackers explode and bells ring to call worshippers from bed in the predawn hours. The last of the masses takes place on Nochebuena de Navidad Christmas Eve. Families attend a mass on this night and then return home to a huge and fancy dinner.
On January 6th when the children awaken they will discover that the straw that they had left beside their bed the night before has gone and in its place are gifts the children know that the Magi and their camels have been and when they go to look in the mirror if they have a black smudge on their cheek they know that Balthazar, King of the Ethiopians has kissed them whilst they slept.

I wish for each of you the one thing that so many search for and only a few ever find, peace and contentment in your heart and soul for the rest of your lovely days here in this beautiful place called Earth.

Santa

I want to share with you a few more comments that I have received throughout the day:

My vote for your nice list is Clay Aiken. This young
man has started a foundation named the Bubel/Aiken Foundation. This is
a foundation for special needs children. He is also, an ambassador for
UNICEF.
-Peg

Bono, because he not only produces amazing music and
has a killer voice, but because he truly cares about the world and the
people in it. With organizations like DATA and One, he´s using his
celebrity voice to actually make a difference.
-Jennifer

I LOVE BARRY MANILOW, I AM FROM MEXICO AND I THINK
BARRY IS THE MOST GREAT HUMAN BEEN, GREAT MUSICIAN AND COMPOSER, GREAT
VOICE, AND GREAT PERSON...II LLLOOOVVVEEE HHHIIIIMMM
OFELIA FROM MEXICO...
-OFELIA

My Vote for Nicest Celeb EVER is Clay Aiken! He is
such a caring, giving person and has done a LOT for those less fortunate
including starting a Foundation for children with Special Needs. In
addition, he is a US Ambassador for Unicef and has already done a LOT to
help the victims of the Tsunami and the children caught in the middle of
the terrible war going on in Uganda. He has also given happiness and
hope and joy to all of his fans with his music and his tours.
-MJ

My vote goes to Barry Manilow. He is a wonderful,
very talented and compassionate man. When he sings, I feel like I'm in
Heaven! He's truely a "Mr Dynamite". Love him.
-CH

Nice person- Barry Manilow- I saw him in concert
in Philadelphia 2004, and I was hooked. His performances were awesome.
To me, he is " Mr Wonderful ". I wish we have more people like him.

Dear Sants , The nicest human being in my eyes is
Barry Manilow. Barry is the kindest warmhearted and most caring person
there could ever be. When God made Barry . He made a REAL GEM.
-Linda Q

Bono- he is one of the very few celebrities, who truly care about the world from their heart and soul. What he does, moves
and inspires me and millions of others young people so much, he is one
real man, he is a true hero.
-Alina

She is not a celebrity from movies, sitcoms or soaps,
but I think Alexandra Scott & family (Alex's Lemonade Stand) has made a
huge impact on children to help them understand not only the illness,
but the importance of taking their "play time" to work an Alex's
Lemonade Stand to earn and donate the money to this cause. It helps to teach
them to support and understand everyday hardships in families that they
would not typically be exposed to or aware of.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS - TRACY DIMAURO, SOUTH JERSEY AND A FOREVER EAGLES FAN!!

-Tracy

But I have just been to see the most AWESOME concert ever from the
NICEST young man ever!! CLAY AIKEN, CLAY AIKEN, CLAY AIKEN. His HEAERT
and SOUL are in his charity work. What a singer! What a MAN!!
-C. Clemo

Jennifer Aniston because she deserves something nice from Santa.
-CJ

Barry Manilow-He makes you feel better with every
song he sings and this year -Barry & His foundation for hope and Health
matched each dollar & in the first 48hrs(or less) raised $150,000. and
in the next 36hrs after that raised over $150,000. for a final total of
over $400,000.
-Andrea

Kenny Cheseny, he is just the nicest down home southern boy out there and he is real
cute.
-Julie

Dear Santa, The nicest person in the world is Barry
Manilow. He is extermly caring , warmhearted and a very giving man. Who
I just happen to have loved for the past 32 years . And still going.
-Linda

Mr. Kenny Chesney-He does an awesome show!

-CMY

Clay Aiken, because he is a wonderful person and he cares about all walks of life
and boy oh boy can he sing.
-Hayley

Kelly Clarkson-She is so amazing in using her fame to
do good. She donated over 300 dollars to a hurricane benifet auction
by betting on a poster and winning-then returning it so a fan could have
it. In her name, her fans have given over $15,000 to March of Dimes.
Kelly is an ambassador for MOD. She is also responsible for Operation
Thankful, which sent thousands of copies of her debut CD overseas to
our soldiers for free. Around Christmas a few years back, she noticed
that the mall's tree with names of kids who needed presents was full-no
one was interested. So instead of spending her evening having a good
time, she bought gifts for each and every child on that tree.

She is a saint. She deserves this more than anyone.
-Kim

George W. Bush. GW Bush is the hardest working
president. I know Hollywood do not like him but if people open their eyes and
their heart they will know who he really is. He is compassionate,
comitted, loyal, and loves his countrymen. He will do anything to protect
the people of the USA. He is noble, humble, and his heart is in the right
place. We should support him on his decisions. I know from my heart
that he is a good person. God Bless George W. Bush.
-Myrna Anday

Barry Manilow!!!!!!!!!
Just look at his efforts for the hurricane relief!
He also makes my life better by just being the sweet person he is
naturally!!!!!
-Sherri

My favorite of all times is the ever wonderful and
the nicest guy in the whole world, BARRY MANILOW!
God love you, Barry!

-Kiki

Clay Aiken is very elfish. I could not thin of
anyone who would be a better role model than him. The list is too long to
list of reasons why.
-Jess

I vote for Josh Groban....he just loves children and
all of his charities sponsor different children based charities. He is
an ambassador for Nelson Mandela's 46664 Charity in Africa. He is the
sweetest, most down-to-earth superstar around.
-Shirley

The first word that comes to mind when describing
Barry Manilow is KIND. As a performer, his goal is to spread joy through
his music creating a warm and happy atmosphere whenever he is on stage.
As a person, Barry is always looking for people to help. After the
disaster in New Orleans, Barry challenged his fans to send money and he
and his entertainment company matched the donations which raised
thousands of dollars. Now that's pretty nice !
-Anita

Josh Groban, He is young, talented and humble. He
gives to his fans and to children's charities. I love this man. He is
the total package!

-Tina

Clay Aiken...for his continuming work with and fpr
kids with disabilities and for victims of the Tsuanami.
-B.J.

Josh Groban is one of the Nicest young men I know.
Not only does he have a voice of an angel but He treats all his fans
with respect.
-Barb

I vote for Clay Aiken because he is the ultimate nice
guy in every way.
-Jill

kelly clarkson because she gives so much back to her fans
-nancy

Kelly Clarkson. Along with being one of the best
singer's on the planet, she's just a great, normal and wholesome girl. A
great role model for a lot of her younger fans. LOVE HER!!
-Sandy

CLAY AIKEN - After becoming the 2nd place
finisher on American Idol in 2003, Clay has done nothing but support various
charities, go on tours, record albums, write a book, ambassador for
UNICEF and even start a foundation, Bubel-Aiken. He just seems to look at
the whole picture before making rash decisions, and right or wrong he
seems to totally stand-up for his beliefs. He takes risks, and most of
all he has the best rapport I have ever seen between fans and an artist.
His fans really adore him; and yes, he appeals to all age groups, which
I think is a good thing. I think Clay should be at the very top of the
"Nice List".
-Monica

Mr. Clay Aiken is tops on my list and just about
everyone I know. He is all about the inclusion of children and adults who
are disabled with the children and adults who are not. He is the most
unselfish person I have ever seen. He traveled to Uganda and Banda Aceh
to make sure UNICEF was doing what it is supposed to do, he does tons
of charity work, he wants and is using his fame as a way to promote
helping others. He doesn't want anything he does to be something you
wouldn't allow your children to see or hear.
-Natalia

Tony Orlando is the nicest person around, with such
talent and thoughtfulness of everyone, especially the veterans. He is
just the nicest man to everybody. He does not meet a stranger, and gives
himself to all sorts of causes to help people.
-Gail

voting for Josh Groban because he is the sweetest,
kindest and most humble person i have ever seen, not to mention he has
the voice of an Angel.
-jackie

Kelly Clarkson, she's amazing and has done so much
for her fans and numerous charities.
-julie

I want to vote for Barry Manilow because he took the
time to sign my yearbook when I was in 5th grade. Barry rocks!
-Trevor

Kelly Clarkson. She is an incredibly gifted singer
who is generous and giving. She has helped with many charities and relief
programs and has inspired even other people to support charities. She's
an amazing role model for anyone, young and old. And the list goes
on...
-Esther

Kelly Clarkson Nice, polite, genuine, mad-talented, and unpretentious. Sexy as hell
and precious.
-Rick

I have to say Clay Aiken is my top nice guy. He is
very devoted to a number of charities, his own foundation and is also an
ambassador of education for UNICEF. He sings so beautifully and keeps
it clean too. No obscene lyrics or violent themes. Ya gotta love the
guy.
-Shawn

Clay is the nicest person.His very generous giving
well mannered.Very down to earth,humble with all his success.A very
dedicated in helping others that needs help especially the children.We
always love Clay Aiken.
-Wenneth

Kaysar Ridha from the CBS show Big Brother 6 who is
using his fame to promote programs for kids to improve Iraqi - American
relationships and views on the Muslim religion.
-Katie

Kaysar Ridha - Iraqi born American who was on the
cast of this summers BB6 show. He has started a non profit. does Charity
work and is trying to open the eyes on Iraqi Americans relations. A
really super guy who wants to help others here and back in other
countries.
- E

Kaysar Ridha. He took a risk by being on Big Brother
6, and in doing that, brought a better understanding to many people of
Muslims.
-Elizabeth

Clay Aiken - Because He uses 'His Voice' for Children.
-TLC

I would like to put in my vote for Clay Aiken, I
think he is such a nice man. He love's children and does a lot of wonderful
thing to help them. This man is the most unselfishes man I know. I
think he deserves the nice list.
-Pam

BARRY MANILOW: HE DID A WONDERFUL RELIEF PROJECT FOR THE
HURRICANE VICTIM!!!!!! HE IS SO WILLING TO SHARE.
-June

A vote for Neil Diamond. Also a vote for Kaysar Ridha
who has earned his fame on a reality television show (Big Brother 6)
but is using it to start a non-profit organization, open people's minds
and hearts about Iraq and the Muslim religion, do charity work, and
inspire greater levels of thought. Lets not forget how great he is to his
fans as well. So few are as sweet as he is to his fans. You've got a
vote from me for Kaysar Ridha and one for Neil Diamond, who is just a
diamond in the rough and has the greatest voice I have ever heard in my
entire life.
-Laura E.

Barry Manilow I guess because he's alway' coming
out with such beautiful music and I've been a big fan his since I was
10yrs old when first came started his career.
-Donna

Santa, My vote for nice list is none other than Barry
Manilow. Barry always give so much of himself to help others and most
of the time it goes unnoticed .For all he has attained he's still that same fantastic boy from
Brooklyn, NY.
-jean

My vote is for Barry Manilow.
What more can I say that hasn't already been said. He is truly a
wonderful and remarkable man. I love him with all my heart!
-Amber

George Strait - One of the most nicest entertainers,
does things without the recognition.
-Brenda

I am voting for Clay Aiken. He is a wonderful young
man. He has started a Foundation for inclusion of children with
disabilities into programs that wouldn't normally take them and he is a UNICEF
Ambassador
-Janette

My choice is Barry Manilow -- terrific voice to warm
the cold winter nights. Great work with his 'Manilow Fund for Health
and Hope' that has reached out to many, esp the Katrina victims this
past year. I especially like that he does good things without it being
the topic of all the 'celebrity news' shows. After all shouldn't giving
be from the heart and not for the glory.
-Victoria

Obviously Barry Manilow should rate top of the nice
list, as he is a super nice guy, who cares about people and does quite a
bit for charity. He is humble and never forgets to thank his fans for
their loving his talent. So Santa let's give "The Great One" (Barry)
the title of The Nicest of the Nicest, The Most Talented, The Most
Innovative, The Best all round guy" I could go on and on but I think you get
my feelings. Barry has been and is the nicest of all. He's the top,
therefore his name should be at the top of your "Nicest" list.
-Maureen

Backstreet Boys Why? They consistently go out of
their way to stop for fans, regardless of whether they are on their own
personal time. They also devote many hours to working with charities such
as the Make A Wish Foundation, as they are one of the most requested
wishes.
- Les

My top vote for nice person would have to be Barry
Manillow because not only do I share my birthday with this awsome
entertainer,but he's been my favorite singer since I can remember!His music
has helped me through some hard times and he's an awsome
humanitarian!!What can I say;He's just one awsome hunk of a man!I only wish he would
come to Omaha,Ne for a concert;I'd love to see him again!!
-Nancy

I vote for Barry Manilow because he is always helping
out one good cause or another either through his own Manilow for health
and hope charities or by guest appearing to promote awareness for
other charities.
-Rose

Well, I have what I believe is the BEST person to
nominate for the NICE list and that is "CLAY AIKEN!"
Clay is the best role model for kids and adults alike the world over !
He stands up for what is good and admirable in the world and his music
reflects his strong values .
There is NO better role model anywhere than Clay.
Not only does he have the 'pipes of perfection' , but he has his own
foundatin for autistic children and is a UNICEF ambassador for education
for children worldwide!
Throughout his concert tours he is sure to showcase the up-and-coming
talent of his back-up singers as well . He is not all about himself ,
but is instead thinking of others .

CLAY AIKEN IS A SUPERSTAR AND FINE , RESPECTFUL AND POSTIVE ROLE MODEL!

-Joanne

Alicia Keys: I think she is very close to her mother and she also takes care
of children with a nonprofit organisation to keep children safe from
harm and prevent them from running away!
-James

Clay Aiken, who is a wonderful entertainer, and a
wonderful man. He has his Bubel/Aiken Foundation to help kids with
special needs, and he is so generous with his time to benefit Unicef and
other charities as well.
-Jean

In my book, Clay Aiken should be the # 1 role model
for kids 1 to 92! Not only is he the best vocalist/performer to come
along in years, he refuses to sing songs or make music videos that
advocate drugs, sex or violence. He realizes how music influences people of
all ages, especially our youth, and wants to be a good role model. He has
established the Bubel Aiken Foundation, a charity that works for the
inclusion of children who have disabilities into the same life
experiences as those who do not. He was named the Ambassador of Education for
UNICEF. In that role, he toured post-tsunami Indonesia to see what was
needed for the children in that area. He also toured northern Uganda to
report on what the children of that civil war-torn country were having to
endure. The handprints that he donated to Ronald McDonald House raised
$16,000 for that charity. The donation of his Emmy Awards Red Carpet
attire raised $29,000 for "Clothes Off Our Back."

He has been voted "Most Loved Reality Star" and "Best Mannered
Celebrity." He's just an all around, really nice guy!

Clay has said that he will never stop being a teacher...that becoming a
celebrity has just given him a bigger classroom.
-Deby

I vote for Clay Aiken for the nice list. He is
the most generous, giving celebrity out there today. His love of
children is unsurpassed and he goes the extra mile to ensure that what he
sings/records is something kids can listen to. He is a UNICEF Ambassador,
has a foundation for special needs children, visits with children in
schools on his off time, not to mention his generosity with his fans,
when he makes personal contact with as many as he possibly can, always
thinking of new ways to do that. He wears his faith on his sleeve, never
trying to hide it to be more accepted in the music world. There are no
airs about him, no matter how successful he is. He's a down to earth
man who loves his Mom and he has pricipals that he sticks to, no
exceptions.
-Pat

Portia DeRossi because of her love for animals and
appears to be a very supportive partner. She has also given of her time
for some worthy charities.
- CS

BACKSTREET
BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They have done SOOOO much for their fans and each have their own
charities....they deservve it!
- Stacey

I vote for Clay Aiken because I believe he is the
nicest celebrity out there at this time.
-Terry

Clay Aiken is especially nice! He visited Uganda and
Banda Aceh as an Ambassador for UNICEF. He acted as the campaign
spokesperson for Treat or Treat for Unicef and visited the school who raised
the most money, In addition, he worked with his own foundation -Bubel
Aiken Foundation-for inclusion of those with disablilities with their
non disabled peers. This foundation recieved a 1.5 million grant from
State Farm and received a 500,000 grant from the US government. He did 2
tours and makes all his tours family friendly. He has been a good man
this year! He also donated his tux, cuff links , and shoes that he wore
to the EMMYs to the Clothes Off Our Back foundation and garnered 27,500
for that cause. What a great guy! Barry-I aso think you are great, but
Clay gets my best man this year.
-Patty

Please enter Barry Manilow as #1. We know he is a charitaable person and only wishes well for everyone.
His music brings much joy to all who listen.

Thank You!
-Louise

The Backstreet Boys because they are truly hard
working and humble. Very dedicated to their music, their fans, and their
charitable work.
-Debbie

Backstreet Boys They are good ol' boys and inspire and help many people around the
world!
-Amanda

Barry manilow is the nices person that I know, he
just cares about every one, and gives us all so much, never want anything
in return, He writes the music that he knows we love, and through his
music he makes us all feel so special, he always seams to be there for
us when we need him, through his music.
-Adele

Barry Manilow Because at a time in my life when I
had lost the ONLY ting that mattered to me, he was nice and kind words.
Not because he knew I was dealing with a hard time. ut, because he is
genuinely a nice, kind hearted person.

-Mary

Barry Manilow-Gives almost too much (if that's
possible)-to charities that include everyone from the needy to students to
disaster victims!
-Leslie

Barry Manilow is the best!
His music is very insperational and world wide!
- Ann-Marie

ELTON JOHN DONATES $ TO CHARITY
- SUE

BARRY MANILOW....HE IS THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT AND
HE DOES ALOT OF AMAZING CHARITY WORK TO HELP THOSE IN NEED HAVE A
BETTER AND MORE POSITIVE LIFE. BARRY INSPIRES MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THRU HIS
FANTABULOUS MUSIC AND PASSION AND JUST BY BEING AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL BARRY
!!....and he sings Great too:)
Barry Roxx!!
-Lisa

Backstreet Boys because they make the greatest music
in the world, and they respect their fans every time!!
-Veronica

Clay Aiken-He not only is an awesome singer, but his
everlasting gentleness, and concern for children all over the world.
His mission of one day including all children in regular classrooms, and
creating awareness for those with special needs. In my eyes, he is my
pick for the NICE list

-Pamela

Barry Manilow~just because he's BARRY!

-Joyce

Backstreet Boys - they are so kind hearted and
everywhere they go, they stop at childrens hospitals... they are always
giving and they have blessed so many people around the world!
- Kat

Barry Manilow...he is always thoughtful and giving
with his time and money. This year it was many charities and especially
the Katrina survivors.
-Judy

The Backstreet Boys! They are the sweetest to they're
fans!

George Strait---Because he is very considerate and a
great family man..

-Betty

Barry Manilow Because He Has A Big Kind Heartand
brings lots of joy and happiness to people with his beautiful music
-Linfa

Barry Manilow because his music is divine and his
heart is generous.
-Bee

Barry Manilow-The Greatest Showman Since Sinatra!!
-Stu

Barry Manilow - because he brings us beautiful music
and donates of his time and treasure unselfishly and with humility.
-Joan

Barry Manilow because we "can't smile without him"!
-Becky

Barry Manilow - Gives of himself. His fans love him
and he loves us.
- B

Barbra Streisand--her Foundation does nothing but
good for kids and people from all walks of life. She has a voice that
must be heard!

Barry Manilow - His wonderful music makes everyone
feel great!!!!
-Ina

Barry Manilow,he is very positive person,a good role
model,and inspires people to be all they can be!If you have ever been
to a Barry concert you will certainly know what i mean!!!
-Marie

barry mantilow is the best--he is just great--many
good deeds and always a very careing person--much talent and what else
can there be--He has it all-----
- sue

Barry Manilow, because he's one of the worlds
best entertainers!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Karen

Gerard Butler has been quite nice this year
-Sandy

Barry Manilow - his music is inspirational and I love
his work for charity.
-Jennifer

My vote will always be for Barry Manilow, who has
kept a smile on my face and a song in heart for over 31 years!
-Sandy

I believe that Clay Aiken should be on the "nice"
list. He has become a platinum-selling record artist while working with
UNICEF for children around the world plus maintaining his own foundation
for children with disabilities. Otherwise, my vote would be for Barry
Manilow.
-Ann

Barry Manilow He is a wonderful example of enormous talent, combined with generosity,
kindness, caring and the never-give-up attitude we all need to have!!
- Cathy

MY SON ANDREW IS SMART AND GIVING TO ALL,HE HAS SEEN
TWO STENDENT IN HIS SCHOOL DIE,ANDREW DOES NOT DRINK,SMOKE OR DO
DRUGS,HE HAS NEVER BEEN A FOOLER.ANDREW WILL DO ANYTHING FOR YOU.HE HAS A BIG
HEART.
-ARLENE

Barry Manilow Among the list of projects he supports both physically and monitarily
are the Katrina aftermath response, the American Red Cross, the United
Way, LIve8 and AIDS research and treatment. Plus he is just an extra
Elfish kinda guy!
-Pat

Barry Manilow. He is giving of hiimself so that the
public may truly enjoy him. Every show and every second spent with him
is worth all the love in the world.
-Lorrie

Barry Manilow needs to be on this list for all the
money he helps raise for the disasters that have occured this past year &
money towards aids foundation.
-arleen

Barry Manilow.
Because he gives unselfishly, because his music touches all aspects of
life and touches the soul, because he's the best!
-Susan

Barry Manilow He just seems to be an overall nice guy that you would like to spend
time hanging out with. Of course a lot of us do like to sing the songs
he wrote (they make the whole world sing)!
-Linda

Barry Manilow because he is a great singer and role
model.
-Laura

Barry Manilow because he is in a fabulous show in
Vegas!
- Ieda

clay aiken.Because he has said that he wants to be a
good role model for todays kids.And he is.
-audrey

Clay Aiken! Because he is the most wonderful person
on earth, who would put others before him and make them happy especially
when he opens his mouth and sing or does something nice for the kids
who are in need. I just Love that man.
-Sima

Bono for selfless dedication to people that have zero power.
-Randy

BONO from U2 of course! He's not at all selfish and
does everything in his power to make poverty history! If he isn't NICE,
no one is ;-)

-Lady_Natulcien

Bono gets my vote!! For everything he does for
Africa. Getting the message out there. He's relentless and I love him!
-Sherry

Kelly Clarkson - she inspires women/young girls that
it's ok to be yourself and to be true to yourself! she is the most
real, down to earth women in the industry of music and is in the industry
for all the right reasons!!!
-Lisa

Clay Aiken. He is overall a good role model for
everyone. He's found fame and uses it to promote
charity and goodness to all.

-remy

Clay Aiken. This young man is the embodiement of
nice. He loves his mama, kids and most importantly...God.
-Lisa

Kenny Chesney - he seems genuinely nice. He does a
lot for his fans and he never said a bad thing about Renee when all of
the anullment stuff was going on
- sara

Clay Aiken!!! No one even comes close to his mixture
of innocent sexiness and down right amazing charitable spirit!! Gotta
love him!!
-Kiomi

Clay Aiken Great singer and even greater person. Tries to make the world a better
place.
-Alf

Clay Aiken for his wonderful music and his work with
UNICEF and his work with handicapped children.
-Bren

CLAY AIKEN Clay is the epitome of the kind of character, charisma, kindness,
sexiness, we women are looking for in a man. He walks the walk.
He is a phenomenen. He is CLAY!!!
-Marti

Clay Aiken, a heart of gold, has a foundation to help
fight for inclusion for all people with disabilities, not to mention
the fact he is a Unicef Ambassador for Education. Ya Im a fan of the
voice, but the his heart will keep me fan forever.
- Kareh

Clay Aiken has got to the MOST "elfish" celebrity of
the year! Not only is he super generous with his fans - allowing us to
take photographs at concerts and shaking hands with fans after the
show, but he also devoted much of his time this past year to working with
Unicef in tsunami ravaged areas of Indonesia and in war torn Uganda. He
frequently goes to area schools wherever he's touring to read to the
kids, and the supporting cast of his Joyful Noise 2 tour is made up of
dancers & actors local to each city he stops in. He's such a genuinely
nice, unselfish person, he makes me want to be a better person too.
-Lovena

Kenny Chesney, he is the nicest person to his fans
has the biggest heart helps out others, and treats the people around him
with great care and kindness
- julie

KENNY CHESNEY!! He's tireless in ensuring the fans
get the music they love.
-Liz

Clay Aiken, because he is an ambassador for UNICEF,
he has a foundation that helps children with disabilties and he ALWAYS
uses his celebrity for good!!

-cathy

Clay Aiken because of his great voice for singing and
for the welfare of children.
- Donna

Clay Aiken, terrific roll model for old and young!
-Sandy

Definitely Clay Aiken! He has a heart of gold, he
loves children and would do anything to help children.
- Cathy

Clay Aiken Because he's got a heart of gold :)
-Crystal

Ellen DeGeneres Why? She's zany, philanthropic, compassionate and funny as hell! Her
show is the only "must see TV" in my house.
-Jean

Ellen Degeneres because she has gotten so papular
cause of her talk show. She is go nice & kind to everybody.
-megan

Ellen Degeneres of course! She's Fantastic..Giving,
Always raising money for a good cause..And in the words of Paris
Hilton...She's hot!
-Lisa

Ellen Degeneres... She's Funny, Giving, Always
thinking about others...And honest.
-Louise

Ellen Degeneres...She Is giving, always thinking of
others,And just a pleasure to entertainment.
-Jamie

Ellen Degeneres Because she offers us laughter
instead of tears, humanity instead of humility, And she is sexy!
-Lisa

Ellen Degeneres Because her name says it all She
is generous. And sexy, caring, compassionate, beautiful. Portia, you
are one lucky woman!
-Liz

Ellen DeGeneres because she deserve the best gift
ever.
-Karine

Ellen Degeneres is a role model for everyone. She is
always kind and generous, not to mention absolutely hilarious. She's
everyone's favourite, girl next door, ecclectic, gay, talkshow host, and
most definitely mine.
-Alyssa

Ellen DeGeneres, because she is really nice! she has
a great sense of humor, i love her!
- Jen

Kelly Clarkson deserves to be on the "Nice
List"...she is constantly giving to her fans and to those in need. Fame has not
turned her into a nasty diva...she remains as down-to-earth and
accomodating as she was 3+ years ago.
-Toni

Kelly Clarkson - She is just a genuinely sweet,
giving person to her fans and to charities, especially ill children. It's
not to often you find a humble or grounded celebrity. Kelly is it! Oh,
and her amazing voice is just icing on the cake!
-Rose

Kelly Clarkson - She's amazing to her fans and has
not let fame go to her head. She's also never said a negative comment
about anyone.
-Jake

Kelly Clarkson - She's the most down to earth artist
ever, she even gave a free concert cause she thought the earlier
concert was crap so she wouldn't let her fans down, she always remembers all
of her fans, she spend a whole our with a make a wish kid while she was
supossed to only spend 5 minutes but she thought that was a little
bittle and she scheduled all of her apearences so she could stay with the
kid, she always signes her butt of, she donates tones of money without
the press knowing about it, she the funniest person ever, she don't like
to go to these celebreties parties cause she hates ant she rather have
a party with her friends back in texas, she's like the girl next door
and so many other reasons!!! She's not a celebrety or a diva she is just
a girl who love making music, she says!
- A

Kelly Clarkson should be on the Nice list. She always
takes the time to talk with her fans, and makes them feel like they are
the only ones. She is very down to earth, and is always willing to help
those in need.
-Karen

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Santa

Now I promised you those Nice comments:

The first word that comes to mind when describing
Barry Manilow is KIND. As a performer, his goal is to spread joy through
his music creating a warm and happy atmosphere whenever he is on stage.
As a person, Barry is always looking for people to help. After the
disaster in New Orleans, Barry challenged his fans to send money and he
and his entertainment company matched the donations which raised
thousands of dollars. Now that's pretty nice !
-Anita

Josh Groban, He is young, talented and humble. He
gives to his fans and to children's charities. I love this man. He is
the total package!
-Tina Collyer

Hey Santa!! I think that Kenny Chesney has been a
good boy this year. He is at the top of my list!!!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
-Bobbi

Josh Groban is one of the Nicest young men I know.
Not only does he have a voice of an angel but He treats all his fans
with respect.
-Barb

There is absolutely no one nicer than Clay Aiken!He is the most God loving, compassionate entertainer I have ever seen.
He has a special place in his heart for ALL children, here and around
the world. Through his own foundation and working with Unicef, he has
proven it many times over.
-Ginger

I THINK bARRY mANILOW IS A VERY NICE MAN DUE TO THE
FACT THAT THERE NO GOSSIPS OF HIM AND HE IS DOING GOOD TO THE MAN KIND
BY SUPPORTING WHAT NEEDS TO. SINCE SEEING HIM IN LAS VEGAS IN AUGUST
2005 I'M IN LOVE WITH HIM
-SAU

My Vote goes to Barry Manilow because he is fan
friendly and has his own charities organization. Go Barry.
-Hector

Clay Aiken-He has an amazing heart and is kind to
everyone.

2. Clay Aiken- He is the ambassador of UNICEF
3. Clay Aiken- He is a helping, caring person
4. Clay Aiken- He is a wonderful person
5. Clay Aiken- He doesn't swear
6. Clay Aiken- He doesn't smoke
7. Clay Aiken- He doesn't drink
8. Clay Aiken- He has a humourous personality
9. Clay Aiken- A spectacular voice
10. Clay Aiken- Cares about his fans!

-Jaime

Bono,
He's the nicest person to walk the face of the planet. Not only does
he and U2 make wonderful music, Bono is one of the greatest
humanatarians of our time. I mean he was voted man of the year for time mag along
with the Gateses who also work on projects with Bono. So who else
could be voted the nicest person?
Mery Christmas, and God Bless,
-Robyn

I vote for Clay Aiken as the #1 NICE celebrity. Clay
is one of the kindest and most caring individuals I have ever had the
pleasure of observing in a celebrity career. His entire purpose in life
is making a difference for others, and his focus is children. He
believes that all children should know they are loved.
-Florence

Kelly Clarkson! because she is an awesome singer and
she is so down to earth and friendly. She gave a city a free concert
because she was sick before and wanted to sound better. She does
everything she can for her fans, and she is just so sweet.
-Jenni

I'd like to pick Clay Aiken (yup, big surprise). My
friends think I'm a little obsessed, but then I tell him all the good he
has done. Besides his wonderful voice, he is also an ambassador for
UNICEF, he has his own charitable foundation, and has also supported and
has been a spokesperson for Toys For Tots. This is a great man and he
deserves to be on the nice list.
-Valerie

1. eddie money he's a great guy and very nice to he's fans

2. barry manilow he's such a great guy

3.glenn tipton he's a great guy

4.julie andrews she's one great lady

5.faith hill one great mom

6.tim mcgraw one great country singer

7.bono one hot guy

8.Jason one great killer (WHAT?)

9.woody paige he's great guy

10.simon cowell one cool guy
-Mel

MY VOTE IS CLAY AIKEN. HE IS THE NUMBER ONE ROLE
MODEL FOR KIDS EVERYWHERE. WHO DOESN'T LET HIS STATUS CHANGE HIM. IT HAS
ALL BEEN SAID BEFORE ABOUT HIS FOUNDATION BAF AND WORK WITH UNICEF. HE
ALSO HAS THE BEST FANS IN THE WORLD. OH YEA AND THE BOY CAN SING!!!
-Terry

Thank you everyone for such wonderful comments!

Santa

"When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like an hour. That's relativity"
-Albert Einstein

They say that "after spending the majority of the year at the North Pole, 25-percent of the Santas surveyed plan to head to South Florida after the holidays, followed by Mexico (15%) and Colorado (10%). Other hot spots of those Santas surveyed include Shreveport, Louisiana (5%), Flagstaff, Arizona (5%) and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (5%). Santa doesn't take a long vacation. A few days off and it's back to the North Pole.

Who did they talk to? It certainly wasn't me...I LOVE vacations and take them as often and as long as I can! Since I hired that new Elf Elessar Elanessë, I can afford to relax a little and enjoy the finer things in life. See I found that the secret to success is, know what you do well and give the other stuff to someone else. Elessar does a fantastic job, I can even see him moving up to a red suit one day. Not mine of course, but a little short pair...he'll be my minney me.

Ok back to the article, they say that Judging by the amount of wrapping paper used to wrap all the good boys' and girls' gifts, it seems there will be more "nice" boys and girls than "naughty" this year. Seventy-five percent of the Santas surveyed expect to use more than 30-million square feet of wrapping paper. That's enough wrapping paper to cover 700 football fields.

What GREAT news, always love to hear that Nice is outdoing the Naughty! Speaking of the Naughty, I have a few more comments from you out there about what some of these celebrities have been up to this past year.

Here are the notes on the Naughty:

Paris Hilton..She should be put on a leash instead
of her poor dog Tinkerbell!!!
-Jan

George Bush -- there's not enough room to list all
the reasons that this hypocritical lawbreaker should be impeached
-Karen

Matt Millen- GM/ President Detroit Lions;
Not taking responsibility for his errors, firing a good Michigan
native who brought energy and history to turn the team around, not just
soon enough, should have kept Steve Mariucci and taken a lesser role in
running the team.
-Jim

I think George Bush is naughty. He is responsible
for a lot of families not being together over the holidays because of
the war.
-Susie

Brad Ptt if you want to move on and go with
someone else fine but it just seemed like he handled ever so wrong.
- Mary

george bush: I think our pres. is becoming a very
dangerous person. His reasoning has become illogical.
-ann

BRAD PITT FOR LEAVING JENNIFER ANISTON FOR
ANGELINA JOLEA. NO COMPARISON.
-NANCY

George Bush is the worst President ever
-Julieann

George W. Bush. He is a lover of war and he can
send money to every country in the world to help them rebuild but he
cannot help the people along the Gulf Coast of his own country.
-keron

President Bush should lead the 'Naughty' List as
he claims to want 'peace', he DOES NOT want this war to end! Perhaps if
he had someone he loves in the war he would feel differently.
-De

President Bush - He lead the country and the world
into an unnecessary war for the wrong reasons. As a result many
innocent lives were lost.
-Terri

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2. Choose a specially designed jingle for your friends and loved ones (there are even special ones
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4. Press send and share the love with everyone you know!

The Mrs. and I sent one to every Elf in the house and boy did they love them! We hope that you and yours enjoy them too!!!

Santa

Here are a few of the Nice comments:

I vote for Josh Groban....he just loves children and
all of his charities sponsor different children based charities. He is
an ambassador for Nelson Mandela's 46664 Charity in Africa. He is the
sweetest, most down-to-earth superstar around.
-Shirley

Oprah: St Theresa...Because she is known as the Saint of the
little ways, meaning she believed in doing the little things in life
well and with great love. She is also the patron Saint of flower growers
and florists. She is represented by roses. Whenever I was in an hour of need
and help, I always prayed to her all my life, and she has helped me in bad situations..
I know that she is a vessel for God's work... Other than her, I think Oprah is a Saint here
on Earth.. She gives thousands of dollars to the needy, and talks about
things on her show that are really about real life situations.. For
example ...She addresses abuse victims, and the poor, and how to get along
with each other...
Goodness follows her everywhere she goes. She is such an Unselfish
Indidual..She is one terrific lady..
-Eileen

Clay Aiken - Not only does this young man use his
wonderful God given gift to entertain, he strives to set a good example
in everything he does. He is my idea of NICE!
-Mary

Megan Mullally because she is so nice & a real
person. She is not pretending to be someone that she is not. She has for the
past 8 years been on the show Will & Grace & it has made herself so
noticeable to the world. She is such a great person & role model for
everyone.
-megan

kelly clarkson: She is the sweetest girl ever and cares so much about other people
- Mary

Top on the NICE list has to be Clay Aiken hands down.
What a breath of fresh air he is in the recording industry both because
of his extreme vocal talent and because of the example he sets in clean
and purposeful living. Hope he is around for a long, long time. GO,
CLAY!!!
-Mitzi

At the top of the NICE LIST has to be Clay Aiken.
His joy, his caring attitude, his genuine interest in children with
special needs around the world, his sincere desire not to be jaded by his
own celebrity, and his positive belief system all make his the
extraorodinary individual he is. He is the epitome of what the 21st Century
model of a man should be.
-Florence

ClayAiken,The most gorgeous man in the world in every
way. The looks, the voice, the generosity, the big heart, and his work
with his many charitys for children.
- Jan

Hey Santa, I think Kelly Clarkson should be on your
nice list. She is a very sweet girl, who has worked with March Of Dimes,
and has bought Christmas presents for underprivelaged kids. She rocks!
Thank you! You rock too!-Kara

(Look Santa Rocks Too!!!...Thank you Kara!)

Idina Menzel-She is so sweet with a voice like an
angel and she rocked in rent
-Dianna

Kelly Clarkson. Along with being one of the best
singer's on the planet, she's just a great, normal and wholesome girl. A
great role model for a lot of her younger fans. LOVE HER!!
-Sandy

CLAY AIKEN - After becoming the 2nd place
finisher on American Idol in 2003, Clay has done nothing but support various
charities, go on tours, record albums, write a book, ambassador for
UNICEF and even start a foundation, Bubel-Aiken. He just seems to look at
the whole picture before making rash decisions, and right or wrong he
seems to totally stand-up for his beliefs. He takes risks, and most of
all he has the best rapport I have ever seen between fans and an artist.
His fans really adore him; and yes, he appeals to all age groups, which
I think is a good thing. I think Clay should be at the very top of the
"Nice List".
-Monica

I would like to nominate Tony Orlando for your nice list.
In a day and age where Celebraties get caught up in their " status" It
is refreshing to know a celebrity who isn't into the superficial. For
years, Tony Orlando has been involved in helping Jerry Lewis with
Muscular Dystrophy. For about ten years, he has served as host of the New
York segment of the telethon. For the past two years, he has served as
Vice President of MDA. Tony also has been involved in Veteren's efforst.
Perhaps becuase of Tie a Yellow Ribbon, he has spent a large portion of
his free time, to veteren's issues. Every year, he opens his theater in
Branson , MO to any veteren and their family, for free. He puts toether
a three hour show, dedicated to the veteren's. Every year, he also
meets with Vietnam POW's for a yearly reuinion. These are guys who were
there at the Rose Bowl in 1973, when they were welcomed home, and Tony and
Dawn sang Yellow Ribbon for them. Tony has also been involved in
helping out with mentally challanged inviduales, and with with efforts to
prevent cruelty to animals. Many of Tony's fans know him personally and
can verify that he never brags about any of his volunteer work. He is a
true unselfish, giving individual, asking nothing in return. He once
said that he thinks a person blessed with fame, should give back for what
they have been given. Therefore, Members of Tony's Troops would like to
nominate him for the nice list!!!
-

Angelina Jolie -- cares about the world
Brad Pitt -- cares about poverty
Bill Gates - donates GOBS of money to good causes
Google Company -- Motto: do no evil!
Vanna Bonta -- writes idealistic books, uses her talent & beauty to
uplift & cheer and loves the world
Leonardo di Caprio - totally loves this planet and works for ecology
Oprah Winfrey - spreads good messages, helps people
Reese Witherspoon - totally loves her kids and family
Lindsay Lohan - for being open hearted and supporting positive people
Mothers - they love us!
Santa - wants to give presents
-Jim

Here are a few of the comments that Kenny's fans have sent me:

Kenny Chesney Because he is a very genuine person.
-Lindsey

Kenny Chesney, Because he is so giving all year long
to his fans and to others.
-April

Kenny Chesney...He's the BEST!! Good singer!! Great guy!!!
-Candice

Kenny Chesney--he loves his fans, has had a difficult
year but through it all has maintained his dignity and self respect.
-Diana

Kenny Chesney because he has amazing concerts and is
adorable!! He is the nicest guy ever!!!
-Nicole

It's looking very promising for you Kenny...Great Job!!!

Santa