Another key figure behind the modern depiction of Santa Claus was Clement Clarke Moore, who just so happened to be a friend of Irving inspired by his tales of Dutch traditions. As a gift to his ...
While Saint Nicholas's transformation from a 4th-century Turkish bishop to today's global gift-giver spans centuries, the modern Santa Claus emerged from a perfect storm of industrialization ...
The modern ‘Santa’ recipe has many ingredients An American creation amalgamated from a variety of European cultures and immigrant communities, Santa Claus emerged in the 19th century and was ...
When he leaves home and heads to New York as a 30-year-old, his staunch belief that Santa Claus exists is seen as not just preposterous but delusional. In the real world, American adults may not ...
It's that time of year filled with Christmas cheer, presents, and the ever-present parental question: Do we tell the kids the truth about Santa Claus? There's no getting away from Santa Claus ...