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 ...

The first known depiction of Santa Claus on film dates from 1898 - and you can view the one-minute short on YouTube. Made by George Albert Smith, it is highly technically advanced for the time it ...

But where did this depiction come from? Santa Claus, St. Nick or Kris Kringle are names given over the years to the monk from the 3rd century whom the legend is based on. On March 15, around 270 ...

Archeologists have discovered what they believe to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the philanthropic Greek bishop and inspiration behind Christmas icon Santa Claus. The six-foot-long limestone ...