The original Santa Claus was St. Nicholas ... In 1809, Washington Irving wrote a history of New York in which he introduced “Sinter Klaas” to America as a kindly saint who arrived at people ...

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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 ...

Santa Claus’ suit may be one of his immutable features today, but he didn’t always wear red — and his closet used to be much more expansive. The legendary gift-giver’s style is just one indicator of ...

Ultimately, the lack of a Santa Claus rally shouldn't cause investors to sell their stocks. But it's worth keeping the ...

by Ben Finley / Associated Press TOPICS: The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering ...

These days, the face of Santa Claus is emblazoned on everything from wrapping paper to dishes. His name is a derivation of Sinterklaas, the Dutch name for Saint Nicholas, a very pious early ...

Air Force General Glen VanHerck, NORAD's commander: "24 hours a day, 365 days a year, NORAD defends North America by tracking ...

There is an unsolved mystery surrounding the Christmas season: What is the true first name of Santa Claus' wife, Mrs. Claus? Over the decades, film and TV show scriptwriters have used various ...