The original Santa Claus was St. Nicholas ... In 1809, Washington Irving wrote a history of New York in which he introduced “Sinter Klaas” to America as a kindly saint who arrived at people ...

Santa Claus’s history with Coke (the soda, to be specific) stems from the 1920s, when designs similar to the ones created by Thomas Nast made their appearances in advertisements for the soft drink.

The history of Santa Claus and his iconic red suit is a fascinating blend of folklore, religious tradition, marketing, and ...

Learn about its history, the legend of Santa Claus, and how to share love and warmth this festive season. Merry Christmas!

Each of the major market indexes hit new highs in late 2024, but the recent weakness could be a harbinger of what's to come.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A well-intentioned idea that failed to persist. But how did Nicholas become Santa Claus? It’s fairly obvious that part of Santa resides in the pagan past. One of the reasons why many ...

The second half of December is typically the second-strongest period of the year for U.S. equities, according to Bank of ...