by Ben Finley / Associated Press TOPICS: The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering ...

One of the most influential figures in shaping the modern image of Santa was Thomas Nast, an American cartoonist who drew pictures of Santa for Harper's Weekly in the 1860s and 1870s ...

Santa Claus began with Nicholas ... This part of Santa’s history is less clear, although many historians believe it came from a combination of folklore tales. According to UC Berkeley professor ...

Whether it’s St. Nick, Santa or Kris Kringle, the history of how he got his name ... The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents on Christmas Eve doesn ...

Although we are familiar with Santa Claus and the reindeer who help him deliver everyone's toys on Christmas Eve, many of us might not be aware of the history of old Saint Nicholas. READ MORE: List of ...

It’s Christmas Eve 2024, and so if you’re trying to find out where Santa Claus is in the world ... And if you need some history of why NORAD does this, here’s a video with that answer: ...

Stocks fell on Thursday, further dampening investor hopes for a Santa Claus rally this year. Historically, a weak beginning to the year hasn't been a good sign for stocks.

The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time. Each year ...

The kickoff of the "Santa Claus rally" period in Tuesday's holiday ... which remains in danger of bucking its history as one of the best months of the year for stocks. "The S&P has put up ...