
The history of Santa Claus, his red suit and stand-out pop culture moments
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From Coca Cola to "Miracle on 34th Street" and that iconic M&M's commercial, it's safe to say Santa has made his mark.
According to History.com, the Greek saint gave away his wealth and traveled the countryside of what is now considered modern-day Turkey. Tales of Nicholas helping people in need were spread for decades, which ultimately led to him becoming one of the most revered saints in all of Europe.
While written records on the famous Christian saint are scarce, surviving tales suggest Nicholas donned red robes – a rumor that’s often reflected in depictions of him. Historians theorize that these red robes contributed to the evolution of Santa, whose name comes from the Dutch nickname for Sint Nikolaas – Sinter Klass.
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