Father Christmas is the traditional English name for the personification of Christmas. Although now known as a Christmas gift-bringer, and typically considered to be synonymous with Santa …

Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or Santa) is a legendary figure [1] originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during …

From his origins as Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop, to the iconic image of the jolly old man we know today, Santa Claus has undergone an evolution that reflects the changing …

Here’s the story of the original Santa Claus…and how that figure evolved into a jolly old man in red who, with the aid of Christmas elves, makes toys in his North Pole workshop to bring to …

Dec 9, 2024 · 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 …

Dec 6, 2024 · Who we know as Santa Claus is a fairly new idea given the large span of history. Pieces of folklore combined with European traditions of St. Nicholas make up what we know …

May 25, 2024 · In 1616, playwright Ben Jonson introduced a character called "Christmas, His Masque" or "Old Gregory Christmas" in his play "Christmas, His Masque." This character was …

Dec 6, 2021 · As the holiday season approaches, images of a jolly old man with a white beard and a red suit are ubiquitous in many parts of the world. Santa Claus, as he's known today, …

Dec 23, 2021 · Santa Claus History: Christmas has long been associated with a portly, jolly, old, white-bearded man sporting a red suit who brings sweets and gifts for children. The man …

Sep 24, 2023 · None other than Santa Claus, the jolly old man in red who brings happiness and wonder to millions of children (and let's face it, even adults) around the world. But who exactly …