How the Character and Traditions of Santa Claus Evolved Over Centuries
How the Character and Traditions of Santa Claus Evolved Over Centuries
This Christmas, many children welcomed a familiar visitor – a jolly man in a red suit and a sleigh full of gifts.

But the bearded figure Americans recognize today as Santa Claus is a relatively modern creation, shaped over centuries by folklore, art and evolving tradition. Stephanie Sy reports. And a warning for parents and younger viewers: this story contains some spoilers about Santa Claus.

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