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.

When you picture Santa Claus, you might imagine a snowy workshop bustling with elves and reindeer somewhere near the North Pole. But where does Santa really live? It turns out, that this seemingly ...

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 ...

Feeling the Dan Da Dan blues after the Season 1 finale? Fret not, for its anime studio has announced its brand-new show's release window and other details.

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 ...

The Star Fairy, often seen by Santa Claus's side ... So while the exact origins of the Star Fairy in Quebec's Christmas culture remain ambiguous, the character seems to symbolize the light ...

Santa's home remains a mystery, with countries like Finland and Turkiye laying claim to his legend. The origins of Santa Claus blend folklore, history, holiday cheer, and some good marketing. Listen ...

The origins of Santa Claus can be traced back to a real historical figure: Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop from the town of Myra, now in Turkey. Saint Nicholas was famous for his generosity ...