Is Santa just a jolly, harmless, friendly fellow?

Or is there something or someone else hiding behind jolly ol’ St. Nick? picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

State says children might be drawn to beer with a picture of Santa on it. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

She must have been on the naughty list. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

Santa Claus has added a New York City traffic agent to his naughty list after she gave him a ticket while delivering gifts to children. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

A couple from Manitoba province, Canada lost custody of their children when it was found about their attempts to impose Nazi beliefs and racists feelings on their children. Two children, a seven-year-old girl and a two-year-old boy were removed from their parents and are cared by the local Child and Family Services. picked by maxriter 1 year ago

Ever wonder what Santa does the other 364 days of the year? Watch the Secret Life of Santa Claus. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Old Saint Nick. Kris Kringle. Father Christmas. Santa Claus. The most beloved icon of the holiday season (well, him and a rollback sale at Wal-Mart). Traditionally, he'll always be the guy we think of when we think "Christmas cheer". picked by cactushair 11 months ago

Some U.S. critics would rather see jolly old Santa Claus on a Stairmaster rather than a sleigh, as they accuse the holiday icon of promoting obesity. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

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A few years old now but still fascinating this essay on who Santa was before he become the Magic Free Stuff Guy is a perennial favourite of mine.

No longer hosted at it's original source, hence the blog link. picked by pocksucket 11 months ago

A northern Ohio artist known for envelope-pushing holiday displays is back - with Santa Claus in a wheelchair being pushed down stairs by a crazed tree.
More here picked by suebe 12 months ago

OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Ottawa branch of the Anglican Church of Canada has thrown a challenge to the worldwide Anglican movement by asking the Ottawa bishop to authorize the blessing of homosexual marriages. picked by wags273 2 years ago

"Mommy, Daddy, does Santa really exist?"

"Not anymore, honey. He's dead." picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Santas in England are being told to shape up and lose those extra pounds to set a good example for the children, since we all know that the reason for the increase in obesity is because of Santa Claus. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Track Santa on Christmas eve! Plus, stories about who Santa really is/was. Cool site! picked by thephrog 3 years ago

Santa and three of his elves have been attacked by disgruntled customers at a Lapland theme park.

Follows on from this post. picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

Although it does seem a wee bit early for Christmas movies, Disney is releasing the SANTA CLAUSE 3 in November. Of course, several stores are already playing Christmas tunes on their PA systems, so why not? picked by mysterio 3 years ago

A Santa in an Australian department store said on Wednesday he has been sacked for saying "ho ho ho" and singing Christmas songs to children. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

This year, even Santa is getting downsized. It's too expensive for the struggling old lumber town to hoist him up to the roof and keep him twinkling. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Modern Christmas traditions are based on ancient mushroom-using shamans. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago