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

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- On Christmas morning, a vandal dressed as Santa Claus - white beard and all - was not out delivering present in South Philadelphia. He had a different agenda, aimed at the ...

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 ...

Why does Santa Claus wear red and white? The contemporary Santa Claus is a patchwork figure assembled from several origins, reports the BBC. One of the inspirations is Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century ...

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