The first written citation for “Santa Claus” does not appear in the U.S. until the late 18th century, where it was alluded to in a mention of a religious event in the New York Gazette: “Last ...

The Christmas countdown is on, and while you're probably ticking down the days until you can open gifts, you may also want to know when Santa Claus will slip down your chimney and tuck some gifts ...

The stockings have been hung by the chimney with care, and St. Nicholas will soon be there. Unlike Christmases of yore, you no longer have to listen for a clatter on your lawn to know Santa Claus ...

Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images Everyone has heard of Santa Claus, that chubby, white-bearded, red-suited guy who delivers Christmas presents via a reindeer-powered sleigh. But have you never ...