but it's common for kids to leave Santa Claus a stronger drink — like beer or wine — in European countries such as France and Ireland. And for children in Germany, snacks are skipped ...

According to legend, Santa Claus travels around the world on Christmas ... That’s why Santa is treated to a cold glass of beer to help wash down his cookies. Beer is also left by Irish kids ...

He described his father as a German Catholic beer drinking Republican who wanted ... portrayed Bud Lite mascot Spuds MacKenzie in a Santa Claus costume. In a 2-1 vote, the commission upheld ...

Leaving treats for Santa before retiring for a long winter's nap has been an American custom since at least the 1930s. The Depression-era tradition of leaving out milk and cookies was a way ...