The jolly, rotund figure of Santa Claus in a red suit is a staple of Christmas imagery. While Santa's figure existed before, ...

"Santa Claus" derives from his Dutch name, "Sint Nikolaas," or "Sinter Klaas" for short. Dutch immigrants began to spread knowledge of the saint to the American public in the late 1700s.

The Truth Behind Santa Claus, as Seen by Grown-Ups: to Tell or Not to Tell? NEW YORK (AP) — Sure, it's a family story they can chuckle about NOW. But Lisa Highfill wasn't laughing that December ...

Santa Claus’ suit may be one of his immutable features today, but he didn’t always wear red — and his closet used to be much more expansive. The legendary gift-giver’s style is just one ...

And while Santa Claus may not work every night of the year, Mesco does. “I'll get home Christmas Eve, and there'll be 300 reservations of people that want their Santas for next year,” she said.