According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer, males shed their antlers in the beginning of winter.Females, on the other hoof, ...

Every December, a jolly, white-bearded man in a red suit becomes the world's most recognizable figure. But the Santa Claus we know today is a far cry from his historical origins. The modern icon is a ...

Behind the festive songs and red suit lies a real story. Santa Claus began as Saint Nicholas, a fourth-century bishop known for quiet generosity. Over centuries, his acts of kindness evolved into ...

It’s Christmas time, so I’m taking a look at myths related to the holiday. Last week, I focused on myths about Jesus. This week I’m taking a look at that other beloved Christmas icon: Santa Claus, the ...

Although widely thought to hail from the North Pole, Santa Claus originated from Turkey. In an exclusive interview with The ...

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