Santa Claus' origins date back to about 280 A.D. when St. Nicholas was born, the History Channel reports. This would make Santa approximately 1,744 years old today. Need a break?

How old is Santa? Santa Claus' origins date back to about 280 A.D. when St. Nicholas was born, the History Channel reports. This would make Santa approximately 1,744 years old today.

From St. Nicholas to Santa Claus: the surprising origins of Kris Kringle. Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St. Nick—no matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts.

In spite of these bleak origins, people all around the world envision a much more wholesome story and atmosphere when they think of the more commercialized Santa Claus (who's also known as St. Nick).

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Here’s everything to know about Santa Claus and the traditions celebrated in his honor. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 59°F. Wednesday, May 14th 2025 Daily News e-Edition.

Those Santa Claus rally gains came primarily in three sessions. First, the S&P 500 jumped 2.4% on Dec. 30, 2008, on news that the government would help rescue General Motors, offering to invest $6 ...

Throughout the last 200 years, several distinctive elements have come together to create the image of the Santa Claus children wait for each Christmas Eve. Clement Clarke Moore, an American ministe… ...

The history of Santa Claus, his red suit and stand-out pop culture moments From Coca Cola to 'Miracle on 34th Street' and that iconic M&M's commercial, it's safe to say Santa has made his mark.

The history of Santa Claus goes back centuries. But a mixture of European influences with American literature and illustrations helped to create the modern Santa. Skip Navigation.