While Coca-Cola helped popularize today’s image, its version of Santa Claus drew inspiration from an 1822 poem and earlier ...

Santa Claus is known for his bright red suit, but the bold outfit was actually a relatively recent change in his wardrobe.

a black belt and a red cap with a white fuzzy ball on the end — clothing that complements his long, white beard. That description matches the way Coca-Cola has depicted Santa Claus for nearly a ...