If you’re driving through Danbury, Connecticut, don’t be surprised if a 38-foot-tall man in red, white, and blue catches your ...

Ever wondered why Santa wears a red and white suit? Discover the surprising history behind his iconic look and how it became a holiday tradition we all love.

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

This is potentially one of the strongest clues to suggest she was never given a first name during the early popularization of the Santa Claus legend in the U.S. by cartoonists like Thomas Nast.

Santa’s red robes and gift-giving habits were based on Saint Nicholas, but his chilly home base is the invention of cartoonist Thomas Nast, whose famous depiction of Santa Claus in a December ...

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 ...

It was Coca-Cola’s advertisements starting in the early 1930s that cemented the image of Santa Claus that we have today (although it was political cartoonist Thomas Nast who originated it in the ...

In 1881, Santa's image was solidified by cartoonist Thomas Nast who depicted Mr. Claus as a large man with a white beard, red suit and a sack full of toys.

His story spread worldwide and cartoonist Thomas Nast eventually depicted Saint Nicholas with a red coat. As a result, Nast drew one of the earliest depictions of modern-day Santa Claus.

He continued: "The image of Santa Claus as we know it today is based on an illustration by Thomas Nast for Harper's Weekly magazine in early 1863.