PRC President Eric Rusnak said that the event was inspired by a seasonal borough landmark constructed during that time period — the huge Santa Claus display, affectionately known as Big Santa ...

You may be surprised to hear this in North America, but Japan’s number one superhero, Ultraman, is a big fan ... a golden statue! Can the answer have something to do with…Santa Claus?

In 1935, a themed candy shop opened and a 22-foot Santa Claus statue erected and in 1946 Santa Claus Land, the nation's first theme park opened (now named Holiday World & Splashin' Safari).