According to the book 'One Night Stands with American History,' 17th century Dutch settlers brought the jolly fat man to America's shores and their image of Santa was “tall, slender and very dignified” without his trademark beard. read more ≫

Clement Clarke Moore didn't want "The Night Before Christmas" published Also known as 'A Visit From St. Nicholas,' the famous Christmas poem that practically invented the modern concept of Santa almost stayed in the drawer. read more ≫