Thomas Nast was crucial in shaping Santa's image. Global influences on Santa's iconic look In 1863, during the Civil War, he depicted Santa in stars and stripes, handing out presents to Union ...

The history of Santa Claus and his iconic red suit is a fascinating blend of folklore, religious tradition, marketing, and cultural evolution.

Santa Claus, the beloved figure of Christmas, has a rich history that blends myths, legends, and cultural influences. From his origins in the story of Saint Nicholas to his modern-day image shaped ...

Many people pass on the urban legend that Santa Claus's red suit was created by Coca Cola, but that is untrue. Thomas Nast had Santa running around in his red and white ensemble years before Coca ...

It was Coca-Cola’s advertisements starting in the early 1930s that cemented the image of Santa Claus that we have today (although it was political cartoonist Thomas Nast who originated it in the ...

In 1881, Santa's image was solidified by cartoonist Thomas Nast who depicted Mr. Claus as a large man with a white beard, red suit and a sack full of toys.

His story spread worldwide and cartoonist Thomas Nast eventually depicted Saint Nicholas with a red coat. As a result, Nast drew one of the earliest depictions of modern-day Santa Claus.

The traditional image of Santa Claus, deeply rooted in 19th-century American culture, emerged primarily through Thomas Nast’s illustrations in Harper’s Weekly starting in 1863.

He continued: "The image of Santa Claus as we know it today is based on an illustration by Thomas Nast for Harper's Weekly magazine in early 1863.