Every December, a red-suited figure with a white beard slides down chimneys worldwide, leaving gifts and embodying holiday magic. But Santa Claus didn't always look like this, and he certainly didn't ...

Last night at 2:17 AM, every child from Mrs. Gandy's class went missing.

As Christmas approaches, many await the arrival of Santa. The man who’s responsible for millions of Christmas mysteries every year has been around for more than 200 years in America, but his origins ...

Although widely thought to hail from the North Pole, Santa Claus originated from Turkey. In an exclusive interview with The Independent, Santa historian James Lovell gives a fascinating insight into ...

Every year, thousands of people in Santa suits flood cities across the U.S. to drink and cause havoc. SantaCon, which started as anti-commercial performance art, is now the subject of a documentary.

Skipped History is a newsletter focused on overlooked and underexamined events, movements, and people that have shaped American history. In this installment, host Ben Tumin speaks to Stephen ...

Christmas 2025: Christmas, celebrated every year on December 25, is often associated with Santa Claus, gifts, and festive decorations. From children to adults, everyone eagerly waits for Santa, and ...