This part of Santa’s history is less clear, although many historians believe it came from a combination of folklore tales. According to UC Berkeley professor of Dutch studies Jeroen Dewulf ...

With such a varied fashion history, Santa’s closet used to be much bigger. Perhaps there’s room in the future to expand it once again — without the Christmas traditionalists melting down.

“If you look at the history of Santa Claus or St. Nick, it all started with the Sámi indigenous tribes in Scandinavia, where reindeer are part of the culture,” Waters said. “But everything ...

The jolly, red-suited Santa Claus who dominates global Christmas celebrations isn't just a beloved cultural icon – he's one of history's most successful marketing innovations, shaped by economic ...

Although we are familiar with Santa Claus and the reindeer who help him deliver everyone's toys on Christmas Eve, many of us might not be aware of the history of old Saint Nicholas. READ MORE: List of ...