Andy Reid got into the Christmas spirit. The Chiefs coach made a postgame outfit change, swapping his sideline attire for a Santa Claus outfit, to deliver the good news to his Chiefs players after their 29-10 win over the Steelers clinched the AFC title and a first-round bye. “Merry Christmas! Proud of you, dudes. Proud … Read more
Forget “naughty” and “nice” — Santa should probably be checking twice for “nauseous” and “feverish.” Unfortunately, the many men donning Santa suits every December don’t have the power to know where viruses might be lurking, inspiring one doctor — and sometimes Santa Claus — to publish his warnings about “Sick Santa Syndrome” in a 1986 medical … Read more
She absolutely sleighed them. An 8-year-old girl in Arizona felt so betrayed after learning the truth about Santa Claus that she wrote her parents an angry letter labeling them “dream crushers” and “backstabbers.” Her furious correspondence is currently blowing up on Reddit, although some skeptics wondered if, like Kris Kringle himself, it may have been … Read more
The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the Earth, delivering presents and defying time. Each year, at least 100,000 kids call the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location. Millions more follow online in nine languages, from English to Japanese. On … Read more
Santa’s got a new little helper this year. Retired U.S. Navy veteran Mike Tindall, 67, has become the first professional Santa Claus in the world to sport a bionic arm — and it’s just the right color, too. After a 1994 work accident led to his left forearm being amputated, the former airplane mechanic eventually found … Read more
Santa’s got a brand new leg. A professional NJ mall Santa almost lost his leg, but is healing in time for the holidays. “I still get choked up. They saved my leg. I am very, very grateful,” Ronald Fierro told The Post. The Kris Kringle doppelganger and retired high school teacher from Paterson, NJ, had … Read more
Being on Santa’s “nice list” pays well, according to a new study: Parents whose kids believe in Santa plan to spend over $100 more on gifts this year than their non-believing counterparts. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents who celebrate Christmas found that 68% of kids aged 18 or younger believe in Santa, while 27% … Read more
Jennifer Harrison really digs her Claus into Christmas. Ditching her naturally blond locks for snow white tresses, rocking Christmas-berry red nails and velveteen vestments to match, the 60-year-old New Yorker is Mrs. Claus. “Putting on that costume makes me feel alive,” Harrison, a full-time portrayer of Santa’s wife, told The Post. During the latter half of the … Read more
Classic mall Santa photo shoots are a tradition that spans generations — but these days, parents are opting for something less conventional. Rather than having their children sit on a mall Santa’s lap for a quick snapshot, moms in New Orleans are booking private studio sessions with the jolly, old Saint Nick for a professional … Read more
Overtourism has made it all the way to the “North Pole.” A small city in Finland dubbed the “official hometown of Santa Claus” has been overrun with eager travelers this holiday season — and frustrated residents are adding them all to the naughty list. Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and home to the Santa Claus Village … Read more
A silly elf is spreading Christmas cheer at the most magical place on earth — and across the internet. Tally the Elf took the internet by storm this Christmas season for his over-the-top reaction to whether parkgoers at Disney’s Magic Kingdom were going to end up on the naughty or nice list. Disney parkgoers often … Read more
They’re seeing red over Bloomies’ green Santa. As part of a “holiday partnership” with the cinematic event “Wicked,” Santaland at the Bloomingdale’s 59th Street flagship has been “Oz-ified” to be more Emerald City than North Pole. There are pink Christmas trees, wand lollipops instead of candy canes, “Wicked”-themed bracelets and jolly old St. Nick wears … Read more
Santa Claus is alive and well and living in Finland. The so-called “happiest” country on earth has a magical tradition that lifts spirits all over the world — a post office where wishful letter writers are promised a direct line to jolly old St. Nick 365 days a year. Taxpayer-funded and located at the Santa Claus … Read more
It’s a Christmas miracle. United Airlines is spreading holiday cheer by offering children in need “Fantasy Flights” to the “North Pole.” The flights — which will depart from 13 cities around the world this month — will see the kids and their caretakers board a plane that will briefly take to the skies and circle … Read more
Put them on the naughty list. A ritzy Los Angeles shopping mall has local moms and dads’ chestnuts roasting on an open fire this Christmas — forcing them to spend up to $165 for their kids’ obligatory visits with Santa Claus. In the latest example of inflation-era holiday sticker shock, the tony Westfield at Century … Read more
Oh, the Claus are coming out this Christmas — and it’s all thanks to AI. The gift that keeps on giving, artificial intelligence has forever changed the way we shop, sleep, sex and socialize. And now, the transformative technology is changing up Santa’s once-signature look for Christmases to come. Kids no longer need to sit on a … Read more
It’s a Christmas miracle — children can now receive phone calls from Santa Claus himself this holiday season. While kids of yesteryear could only imagine a conversation with St. Nick, artificial intelligence is changing the way that youngsters now experience the festive season. Children can now pen wishlists to send to the North Pole, before … Read more
When I look back on Easter growing up, I remember Cadbury chocolate bunnies, egg hunts with paper baskets, and a delicious seafood lunch shared with family. But after a recent trip to the shops, I quickly noticed Easter is fast becoming bigger than it has ever been. Do we really need all of this? Easter festivities have seemingly grown … Read more
Bah Humbug! A British mom says she has no problem being labeled a shameless Scrooge for telling her three children that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. Michelle Foulia, 49, who hails from Wales, said it felt wrong to deceive her three children about St. Nick’s existence, particularly because she could never explain the inequality of gifts … Read more
They’ve got a ho-ho-homing device on Santa Claus. For the 68th Christmas in a row, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will be tracing the movements of St. Nick as he makes his way around the globe to give good children a very happy Christmas. Come Dec. 24, from 4 a.m. to midnight, more … Read more