The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents.

Ordinary folks have taken Nicholas out of the church, traded his vestments for a fur-trimmed red suit, and given him a sleigh, elves, reindeer, and promoted him from supporting player ...

Before Santa’s next visit to your home, we’d like to tell you the history of the modern depictions of the man, myth, and legend of Christmas celebrations. Put another log on the fire and grab ...

Santa's home remains a mystery, with countries like Finland and Turkiye laying claim to his legend. The origins of Santa Claus blend folklore, history, holiday cheer, and some good marketing.

Why does Santa wear red? Although some assume Santa Claus wears red because of his involvement in Coca-Cola commercials, his red uniform far predates the soda.

How old is Santa? Santa Claus' origins date back to about 280 A.D. when St. Nicholas was born, the History Channel reports. This would make Santa approximately 1,744 years old today.

It's in the Sears ad." Dad looked it up and there it was, his red phone number. And they had children calling one after another. So he put a couple of airmen on the phones to act like Santa Claus.

Is Santa real? Why yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! Here's the truth about the man behind the myth—and how he became the Santa of today.

There's a new book telling the origin story of Santa Claus called "Grandfather Christmas: The Journey," written by Traverse City native, Joseph Guthrie.

The tradition of tracking Santa Claus has evolved with technology. NORAD and Google now provide real-time updates on Santa's journey, captivating millions.

But Santa Claus is more a secular invention than a church device. Several things were run together. In Reformation Germany, Nicholas was replaced by a youngster who distributed gifts through the ...