Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated.

of religiosity and paganism, and Levi-Strauss returns to the news underlining how the Dijon clergy, wanting to destroy Santa Claus, "did nothing other than restore to its entirety, after an ...

Writing to Santa can be difficult as no one can agree on where he lives, though several countries claim him as a citizen ...

The narrative around Santa Claus's origins is complex and contested, with several countries claiming him as their own. While Finland, Denmark, and Sweden tie him to snowy landscapes, the reality might ...

Learn about its history, the legend of Santa Claus, and how to share love and warmth this festive season. Merry Christmas!

Jesus, and Santa Claus form a triad of tradition, faith, and festivity. Jesus’ birth provides the spiritual foundation of ...

Here’s breakdown of the origin of Christmas as we know it, when it’s estimated Jesus might have been born and when Christians ...

A well-intentioned idea that failed to persist. But how did Nicholas become Santa Claus? It’s fairly obvious that part of ...

Santa Claus, the iconic figure who brings holiday cheer to millions each year, is one of the most globally recognised ...

By Marcus Harmes and Meredith Harmes Sending a letter to Santa can be difficult as no one can agree on where exactly Santa ...

Finland’s tourism industry suggests Korvatunturi in Lapland is where Santa keeps his workshop, and the link between Santa and ...