I correlate my own interest in art history to that of a toddler — always wanting to know “why.” I enjoy digging deep into the origins of tradition, and the legend of Santa is one of those that ...

This is *** time of year where you see hundreds of Santa Clauses, whether they be on street corners or in shopping malls. But there are only *** few of them that make Santa Claus an art. One of them ...

December, a cold season comes with festive vibes. The season sees the most anticipated festivals - Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It’s like a festival and is celebrated across the world with much ...

Thomas Nast, "Santa Claus in Camp (from Harper's Weekly)" (1863), wood engraving (all images courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art) These days, Santa sightings typically take place in abandoned ...