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From snacking on dark chocolate to adding cinnamon to your breakfast, there are certain tricks that can help you get back on the weight-loss bandwagon. "Biggest Loser" nutritionist Rachel Beller reveals her tips, as featured in her book "Eat to Lose, Eat to Win." (TODAY)

Bill Berloni, director of animal behavior for the Humane Society of New York, shares a few tips on how to teach new dogs some very simple but very important behaviors. (TODAY)

Santa shares holiday cheer by surfing in Australia and water skiing on the Potomac. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

Now that Christmas morning has arrived, TODAY's Matt Lauer is fortunate to welcome a very special guest, Santa Claus. The famous St. Nick chats with Matt and four kids about his busy night delivering gifts and how children can stay off the naughty list. (TODAY)

Chuck Nice, host of "Home Strange Home" on HGTV, tests the TODAY anchors' knowledge of holiday trivia, including the lyrics of popular Christmas songs, as well as what naughty children may find under the tree on Christmas morning. (TODAY)

Experience the excitement of Christmas as seen through the eyes of a child, as kids read aloud their funny and heartwarming letters to Santa. (TODAY)

Students at the Mandell School on Manhattan's Upper West Side tell NBC's Lester Holt what they know about Santa Claus. (Nightly News)

Santa Claus brought early gifts to some of the children in New York affected Hurricane Sandy. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

There are only three days left until Christmas Eve, the night Santa Claus prepares for all year round. KNTV reporter Bob Redell heads up to Santa's home at the North Pole (where it is currently 48 degrees below zero) to chat about how St. Nick is preparing for present delivery. (TODAY)

Before Santa Claus takes off for his round-the-world journey on Christmas Eve, he delivers a message of peace and love for the holiday season. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)