The Finnish word for Santa Claus, joulupukki, means “Christmas goat” and has its roots in old pagan traditions, including the nuuttipukki, a horned figure dressed in furs who visited homes after ...

Coca-Cola may have helped popularize Santa's look, but his modern image was already taking shape long before the soft drink ...

It's common to leave out cookies for Santa Claus at Christmastime — a tradition rooted in medieval origins. But leaving out a cold Coca-Cola for St. Nick might be a more appropriate practice, as the ...

One of the most famous letters to the editor ever published was written by an 8-year-old girl who had doubts about Santa ...

According to the North Pole Flight Command, Santa targets arrival between midnight and 4 a.m. on Christmas. On average, he arrives around 2:17 a.m. According to NORAD Track Santa, only Santa knows his ...