Mill Valley resident Kenneth Brooks prepares for an online visit as Santa Claus on Wednesday, Dec.16, 2020. The green screen appears as a North Pole-like scene during his Zoom sessions.

From St. Nick to Santa to Kris Kringle, why we have different names for the jolly bringer of Christmas gifts You may call him Santa Claus, but the bearded guy in the red suit is a man known by ...

Writing a letter to Santa Claus is a time-honored tradition for kids this time of year. Telling the big guy that they've been a good girl or boy, naming a few toys on their Christmas wish list ...

<p>A Cincinnati newspaper announced in 1844 that "the sterling old Dutchman, Santa Claus, has just arrived from the renowned regions of the Manhattoes," or Manhattan, "with his usual budget of ...

Santa travels around the country to meet with children. "There are a lot of kids who are really excited to see deaf Santa Claus, so I'm blessed. It's a joyful season," Santa said. "It's jolly.