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 ...

Santa Claus' iconic image of a bearded man in fur ... historian Stephen Nissenbaum challenges the popular belief that Santa's origins stem from the Netherlands' Sinterklaas.

He received his M.A. in journalism from The New School and his B.A. in history and political science ... dampening investors' hope for a Santa Claus rally to start 2025. The S&P 500's average ...

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 no secret that Santa Claus loves cookies almost as much as he loves delivering presents to children on Christmas. Jason Smith, the celebrity chef who won the Food Network's "Holiday Baking ...

He answered it, "This is Colonel Shoup." And then there was a small voice that just asked: "Is this Santa Claus?" And dad realized that it wasn't a joke. So he'd talk to him: "Ho, ho, ho," and ...

Santa Claus and his reindeer are rocketing around the globe, with billions of stops to make in less than 24 hours. Father Christmas has already soared past locations around the world, from Nunavut ...

The jolly, red-suited Santa Claus who dominates global Christmas celebrations isn't just a beloved cultural icon – he's one of history's most successful marketing innovations, shaped by economic ...

Santa Claus and his reindeer are rocketing around the globe, with billions of stops to make in less than 24 hours. Father Christmas has already soared past locations around the world, from Nunavut, ...