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 ...

The Evolution of Santa Claus Santa Claus ... From its ancient roots to modern traditions, the holiday remains a blend of history, faith, and cheer, celebrated with traditions that unite families ...

A misprint, a misdial and one baffled military colonel – could these be the unlikely origins of a festive ... “Are you really Santa Claus?” from a small child. After quickly realising ...

Whether it’s St. Nick, Santa or Kris Kringle, the history of how he got his name ... The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents on Christmas Eve doesn ...

Show more Rovaniemi, a small town in Lapland, is home to dozens of Christmas tourist attractions and is widely considered the unofficial home of Santa Claus. The town had to re-invent itself after ...