The American version of the Santa Claus figure received its inspiration and its name from the Dutch legend of Sinter Klaas, brought by settlers to New York in the 17th century.
The American image of Santa Claus was further elaborated by illustrator Thomas Nast, who depicted a rotund Santa for Christmas issues of Harper's magazine from the 1860s to the 1880s
In North American poetry and illustrations, Santa Claus, in his white beard, red jacket and pompom-topped cap, would sally forth on the night before Christmas in his sleigh, pulled by eight reindeer, and climb down chimneys to leave his gifts in stockings children set out on the fireplace's mantelpiece.
Santa Claus Village is also the location of Santa's main Post Office, which receives children's letters from the four corners of the world.
Food For Thought: Some people believe that santa is related to the evil realm. From his name if we put the "N" from the third position to the last position it will be "SATAN" and not "SANTA"...ho ho ho...
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