J.C Leyendecker and Norman Rockwell famously painted several images of Santa Claus for the Saturday Evening Post’s annual Christmas editions, some of which can be viewed here, including several ...

Today, Old St. Nick is a Christmas icon, continuing to bring joy to people around the world in much the way he did during his life — just with elves and flying reindeer this time around.

The real face of Santa Claus — complete with his iconic beard — has been revealed for the first time in 1,700 years after scientists rendered what they believe Saint Nicholas of Myra may ...

Santa Claus' origins date back to about 280 A.D. when St. Nicholas was born, the History Channel reports. The monk – whose feast day is Dec. 6 – was known for his piety and kindness.