Coca-Cola may have helped popularize Santa's look, but his modern image was already taking shape long before the soft drink ...

This Christmas, many children welcomed a familiar visitor – a jolly man in a red suit and a sleigh full of gifts. But the ...

There's nothing more intriguing than getting a better understanding of the history of Santa Claus, whose image has long been connected to Christmas.

When you think of Christmas, most think of Santa Claus. Although the legendary character Santa is part of Christmas, it hasn’t always been like that. In fact, Santa Claus is the product of the merging ...

Ever wondered why we decorate trees, bake gingerbread, or leave cookies for Santa? Explore the global roots of iconic ...

Every year, the story of the jolly man in red bringing toys to the children reaches our ears. Where did he come from? When ...

However, one particular image that has vanished from our modern celebrations is Father Christmas donned in a green suit, a ...

It’s Christmas time, so I’m taking a look at myths related to the holiday. Last week, I focused on myths about Jesus. This week I’m taking a look at that other beloved Christmas icon: Santa Claus, the ...

It’s easy to imagine Saint Nicholas as just as mythical as the modern-day Santa Claus -- but he actually was a real person.

Seventy years ago, a wrong number prompted the U.S. Air Force to begin issuing reports of St. Nick’s progress on Christmas ...