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Santa Claus

Cascade, Colorado

The North Pole

This vintage theme park is peak Christmas kitsch—and it's open all summer.

Santa school exterior

7 Places Dedicated to the Story of Santa Claus

From a school for Santas to the post offices that manage the man in red's mail.

Jonathan Carey December 15, 2023

From Cursed Coconuts to Santa Claus, 6 Unexpected Election Day Stories

Including a guide to some of the most disastrous votes in history.

April White November 3, 2023

A member of the Milwaukee Krampus Eigenheit was one of dozens of furry, horned menaces swatting onlookers with switches during the annual Milwaukee Krampusnacht.

Krampus Is the Christmas Icon We Need—And Maybe the One We Deserve

At Milwaukee’s Krampusnacht, we go in search of the essence of Santa’s unholy enforcer.

Gemma Tarlach December 9, 2022

Some years, the water is so choppy, Santa arrives on Mooloolaba beach in a soaking wet red suit.

The Town Where Santa's Sleigh Is a Surf Boat

In Mooloolaba, Australia, Saint Nick wears sunglasses.

Tiare Tuuhia December 9, 2022

Columbus, Texas

Santa Claus Museum

An entire home filled with over 3,000 pieces of Santa memorabilia in glass cases, walls, on Christmas trees, and even in the bathroom.

Remembering When Mrs. Claus Cracked the North Pole's Glass Ceiling

In the 19th century, the character embodied debates about women’s rights—and occasionally got a sleigh ride of her own.

Maura Ives December 20, 2021

Church of St. Nicholas

This church houses the tomb—but not the remains—of St. Nicholas, the likely progenitor to Santa Claus.

7 Places to Get to Know the Real Saint Nick

Before he was courted by children, he defended the poor and the falsely accused.

Jonathan Carey December 16, 2020

9 Unusual Places to Experience Christmas Any Time of the Year

Gifts that keeps on giving.

Jonathan Carey December 11, 2020

Kudla says he can spot plain-clothes Santas when he travels. "There's a look in the eye and you can tell."

In Nome, Alaska, Santa Is a Gravedigger Named Paul

Festive cheer and cemetery caretaking go together surprisingly well.

Bailey Berg December 23, 2019

Issa Kassissieh on his holiday rounds. A large poster of him as a basketball player is visible on the wall.

Meet the Only Certified Santa in the 'Ho Ho Holy Land'

Issa Kassisieh has turned his centuries-old family home into a Christmas wonderland.

Gitit Ginat December 23, 2019

Outside crossing when there is no snow.

Rovaniemi, Finland

Rovaniemi's Arctic Circle Border

If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.

Tecopa, California

Dumont Dunes North Pole

Peek inside this sandy mailbox and you'll spot kids' letters to Santa.

Site of the Santa Claus Bank Robbery

Where Santa Claus held up a Texas bank and started a statewide manhunt.

Pepernoten

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.

Chocolate Letters

In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.

Santa's village.

Rovaniemi, Finland

Santa Claus' Main Post Office

Roughly 17 million letters to Santa have found their way to this Arctic Circle post office.