Part of the magic of Christmas is in believing that a jovial, pot-bellied man squeezes down the chimney on Christmas Eve bearing a sack of toys. Many of us can recall leaving cookies and milk out for... Join this chit chat >>

About a week before Christmas, I pulled out a book about Santa to read to my seven-year-old son. In years past, I didn’t do enough of the fun stuff during the holidays like drinking hot... Read more >>

The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara—a Greek area at the time, which is now situated on the southern... Read more >>

There comes a time in every child’s life when she learns the cold, hard truth about her favorite fat man—Santa Claus. Maybe you stayed up late and busted your parents taking bites out of... Read more >>

The Three Kings series of fiestas is a lot different to the festive celebrations at Christmas and New Year that we had been used to.  But first, let’s start with Santa Claus—everyone... Read more >>

My son turned eleven in October and is at that age when he’s thinking that Santa Claus isn’t real. I think it’s because he’s seen all the boxes arrive in the past two months... Read more >>

The Claus ’s are a mighty dysfunctional family, turns out! Read more >>

Usually I hate when people forward me chain emails because they usually don’t deliver on their promises, e.g., being funny, revealing my personality, or introducing me to my soulmate in ten days…. Read more >>

Look outside these days, and you’re likely to see at least a few classic symbols of the holidays, from twinkling trees to candy canes to a Santa stand-in at the local department store. But have... Read more >>

Dear Madame X, Every year, my wife has a fling with Santa Claus. I have no idea how the tradition was started because it predates our relationship. She told me up front when we got together that this... Read more >>