Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! Here's the truth about the man behind the myth—and how he turned into the figure we know today.

For a lot of parents and other adults, perpetuating that Santa Claus is real is a chance to give young children a bit of holiday magic. Others, though, are more skeptical.

Santa Claus, the beloved figure of Christmas, has a rich history that blends myths, legends, and cultural influences. From his origins in the story of Saint Nicholas to his modern-day image shaped ...

The Truth Behind Santa Claus, as Seen by Grown-Ups: to Tell or Not to Tell? NEW YORK (AP) — Sure, it's a family story they can chuckle about NOW. But Lisa Highfill wasn't laughing that December ...

The face of the man behind Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas of Myra, an early Christian, has been shown for the first time in 1,700 years thanks to the work of scientists ...

The LA-based St. Tammany Parish Library says Santa Claus’ story dates back to 280 AD. Saint Nicholas of Myra, the inspiration behind Jolly Old Nick’s legend, was born in Patara, in modern-day ...

For a lot of parents and other adults, perpetuating that Santa Claus is real is a chance to give young children a bit of holiday magic. Others, though, are more skeptical.

St. Nicholas was a real catch. Forget everything you know about Santa Claus. Almost everything we associate him with—the North Pole, the sled, the reindeer—is a 19 th-century confection laid ...

Santa Claus makes an appearance Dec. 7 in downtown St. Joseph, Mich., during the annual Reindog Parade. (Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium) NEW YORK (AP) — Sure, it’s a family story they can ...