Santa Claus

Santa Claus is the main symbol of Christmas. He's an old man with a white beard, wearing a red suit.

He is said to come down chimneys on Christmas Eve to deliver presents to good children. He's the most beloved Christmas character by children all over the world.

The origin of Santa Claus is Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop in Turkey, who secretly helped the poor. The modern image of Santa Claus spread worldwide through 19th-century American advertising and literature.

Coca-Cola's Christmas advertising played a major role in popularizing the image of Santa Claus in his red suit. Santa Claus is known by different names in different countries: 'Santa Claus' in English-speaking countries, 'Père Noël' in France, and 'Sinterklaas' in the Netherlands.