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 ...

who is heading the excavation team through Hatay Mustafa Kemal University's Department of Art History. The discovery was made at St. Nicholas Church in the Demre district of Antalya, Turkey ...

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 ...

He answered it, "This is Colonel Shoup." And then there was a small voice that just asked: "Is this Santa Claus?" MAN: Dad was very straitlaced, very disciplined. WOMAN: He was annoyed.

Santa Claus began with Nicholas ... This part of Santa’s history is less clear, although many historians believe it came from a combination of folklore tales. According to UC Berkeley professor ...

Whether it’s St. Nick, Santa or Kris Kringle, the history of how he got his name ... The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents on Christmas Eve doesn ...

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 ...

Stocks fell on Thursday, further dampening investor hopes for a Santa Claus rally this year. Historically, a weak beginning to the year hasn't been a good sign for stocks.

Although we are familiar with Santa Claus and the reindeer who help him deliver everyone's toys on Christmas Eve, many of us might not be aware of the history of old Saint Nicholas. READ MORE: List of ...

The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time. Each year ...

It’s Christmas Eve 2024, and so if you’re trying to find out where Santa Claus is in the world ... And if you need some history of why NORAD does this, here’s a video with that answer: ...