Santa Claus is a patchwork figure assembled from several origins, including Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Greek bishop.

The visual image of Santa Claus was further refined in the late 19th and early 20th centuries through illustrations and ...

Red velvet suit, white fur trim, tall black boots, cozy (if not indulgent) pom-pom hat. Santa Claus’ uniform may have some variations, from Tim Allen’s off-duty outfits in “The Santa Clause” as he ...

Coca-Cola may have helped popularize Santa's look, but his modern image was already taking shape long before the soft drink ...

Tis the season when professional Santas are in peak demand, but many who choose this line of work often view it as a higher ...

Editor’s Note: Examining clothes through the ages, Dress Codes is a new series investigating how the rules of fashion have influenced different cultural arenas — and your closet. Red velvet suit, ...