Christmas slowly evolved for many, to be a season of hanging ornaments from trees, stockings lining fireplaces and joyful ...

While Saint Nicholas's transformation from a 4th-century Turkish bishop to today's global gift-giver spans centuries, the modern Santa Claus emerged from a perfect storm of industrialization ...

His feast day, celebrated on December 6, became a time for giving gifts and spreading joy—customs that later contributed to the modern Santa Claus tradition. The Dutch people are credited with ...

One of the most influential figures in shaping the modern image of Santa was Thomas Nast, an American cartoonist who drew pictures of Santa for Harper's Weekly in the 1860s and 1870s ...

Merry Christmas 2024: It's officially Christmas Eve. With just hours left until the clock strikes 12 am, the legend of Santa Claus's journey from the North Pole to deliver wish lists comes alive.

Our modern conception of the character of Santa Claus goes decidedly easy on what through most of his history, was one of his core functions: Not just lauding kids with gifts, but actively taking ...

Saint Nicholas, the historical figure who inspired the modern-day Santa Claus, is a beloved saint in Christian tradition. He was a 4th-century bishop of Myra (modern-day Demre in Turkey ...

Another key figure behind the modern depiction of Santa Claus was Clement Clarke Moore, who just so happened to be a friend of Irving inspired by his tales of Dutch traditions. As a gift to his ...

Among the homes sold: a Hamptons-style, indoor-outdoor mansion in Bedminster for $3.8 million, and a classic Colonial in ...

A number of rare religious relics were uncovered in 2024, with some on display to the public, giving people a better ...