English-speaking Santa Claus, with his North Pole workshop, flying reindeer, and elves, may seem a far cry from the historical bishop of Myra. Yet he continues to embody the spirit of giving that ...

The real face of Santa Claus — complete with his iconic beard — has been revealed for the first time in 1,700 years after scientists rendered what they believe Saint Nicholas of Myra may ...

Jennifer Harrison, 60, a Mrs. Claus impersonator from NYC, and Brant Miller, 42, the most popular Santa Claus at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, ...

Santa Claus as we know him—someone who delivers toys to children’s homes by flying a sled driven by reindeer—emerged in America in 1822 with the publication of Clement Clarke Moore’s poem ...

I’m a parent of two small children, the eldest of whom is 2½ years old. Last year at Christmastime, family members and friends began to remark to my eldest about Santa Claus bringing him gifts ...

Santa Claus’ suit may be one of his immutable features today, but he didn’t always wear red — and his closet used to be much more expansive. The legendary gift-giver’s style is just one ...

And while Santa Claus may not work every night of the year, Mesco does. “I'll get home Christmas Eve, and there'll be 300 reservations of people that want their Santas for next year,” she said.