Santa Claus is a global icon. But where did this friendly old man in a red suit who brings gifts for children actually come from? How could Santa become a central figure of our consumer society?

Every summer, a horde of professional Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and elves descend on a campsite in the N...

Everyone thinks of Santa Claus as a magical figure without flaws, but the men who keep his legend al...

A canceled Thanksgiving parade and no options professionally or personally, Kimberly DiPersia and Al...

An elixir to our current state, "Dear Santa" takes us on the fanciful and poignant journey of a litt...

On Dec. 5, 1944, American soldiers, led by Harry Stuts, put their guns down for one day and organize...

Every year, tens of thousands don the Red Suit for families, parties and parades, but only a handful...
Every year, letters come in from 56 countries in 30 languages and the numbers keep growing. Follow t...

Exclusive access to the Four Seasons Hotel, London, in the run-up to Christmas. Expect festive photo...
The Pharmacratic Inquisition is a provocative film from Gnostic Media that makes the argument that v...

Antonio, a filmmaker running out of ideas, has a vision of the city's patron, St. Nicholas, who asks...

Have you ever wondered how one of the most famous faces in history has managed to remain anonymous a...

A Ken Burns-style documentary exploring the first 100 years of our National Christmas Tree. On Chris...

Made by The National Film Board 1947. Directed by Catherine Duncan. Christmas in Australia is a mid...

Santa's image is almost universally recognizable, yet the jolly old soul, with his bag of gifts, ste...

Ever been to one of those tourist trap gift shops with "personalized" merchandise? Great! Now appl...

Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spin...

On Christmas Eve, the Super Monsters get together to make decorations, but end up having to find San...

It's Christmas and Gemma has hired a lovely cottage in a quaint village. Terry spots that the villag...