Gingerbread houses and decorated trees trace their origins to 19th-century Germany and 16th-century Latvia, respectively. Jonkonnu and Black Santa Claus highlight the cultural imprint of Black ...

(CNN) — Red velvet suit, white fur trim, tall black boots, cozy (if not indulgent) pom-pom hat. Santa Claus’ uniform may have some variations, from Tim Allen’s off-duty outfits in “The Santa Clause” ...

In just a matter of days, Santa will begin his quick circumnavigation of the world, dispensing presents as he goes. It’s an odd job and one wonders how he came to it.

Frosty the Snowman. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The Grinch. These characters are among many that are associated with Christmas time. But none are quite as synonymous with the season as the jolly ...

The origins of the Christmas holiday are religious, but it has evolved into a more secular holiday. Nothing reflects that more than a recent Pew Research Center Poll in which American adults named ...

From the classic 'Miracle on 34th Street' to the action-packed 'Violent Night,' watch the incredible cinematic evolution of Santa Claus. This compilation showcases the many faces of Saint Nick ...