Friday, December 12, 2025

A Brief History of Santa



The tradition of Santa Claus has a long and evolving history that blends legends from many nations into one jolly elf. These traditions don't evolve much any more thanks to movies and television shows, which tend to stay with us. The iconic American version of Santa Claus from the 1947 Miracle on 34th Street was already quite familiar in its time, and is not all that different from his depiction in 21st century films. Thanks to Hollywood, the American Santa is becoming more common around the world. CGP Grey explains where this character came from. 

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