From St. Nick to Santa to Kris Kringle, why we have different names for the jolly bringer of Christmas gifts. You may call him Santa Claus, but the bearded guy in the red suit is a man known by ...

A slew of actors have played Santa Claus over the years, in various forms. No matter your holiday mood, there is a Santa to suit it. There is the reluctant Santa (Tim Allen in The Santa Clause ...

You may call him Santa Claus, but the bearded guy in the red suit is a man known by many names. Whether it’s St. Nick, Santa or Kris Kringle, the history of how he got his name is one that ...

The character of Santa Claus is based on the Christian bishop Saint Nicholas of Bari, who was widely known for being a generous man who distributed gifts to the poorest, especially children.

When Americans catch a glimpse of Santa Claus — whether in movies or at a shopping mall — he usually looks the same. He's rotund, sporting a long white beard and a fluffy red-and-white hat.

Despite some debates in the news, Americans’ views on Santa haven’t really changed, polls show. Most parents still say he’ll visit on Christmas Eve. By Kaleigh Rogers Kaleigh Rogers has ...