In Greece, children receive gifts on New Year's Eve rather than Christmas Eve, and they are brought to them by Saint Basil ...

Santa Claus has been depicted in a variety of outfits through the ages, from the green clad Father Christmas to Thomas Nast’s ...

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His family was wealthy, and he took his inheritance and gave to less fortunate and lived a life of humility. He died on Dec.

“My son looks at me, he goes, ‘There’s no Santa. You’ve been lying to me,’” recalls Highfill, 56, of Pleasanton, California. ...

The big picture: Santa, based on the fourth-century Greek bishop Saint Nicholas, has taken many different forms throughout ...

Santa's home remains a mystery, with countries like Finland and Turkiye laying claim to his legend. The origins of Santa ...

The first official mention of December 25 as the commemoration of Jesus’ birth appears in an early Roman calendar from AD 336 ...

Ever wondered why Santa wears a red and white suit? Discover the surprising history behind his iconic look and how it became a holiday tradition we all love.

Virginia O’Hanlon, an eight-year-old schoolgirl from Manhattan asked her father whether or not Santa Claus was real. Unable ...

Today's Santa Claus demonstrates how economic forces and marketing can transform cultural symbols into powerful business drivers ...

When you think of Christmas and Santa Claus, one image pops into mind: A portly man dressed in a red and white velvet suit with black boots. But why is Santa always in red? Did it all start as a ...