At over 1,700 years old, Santa Claus could probably teach biohackers like Bryan Johnson, Dave Asprey and Gary Brecka a thing or two about longevity. But it would seem pretty clear that it’s magic — not supplements, wonder drugs like GLP-1s or high-tech “human optimization devices” — that has maximized his life span. That’s especially … Read more
T’was a Tuesday night before Christmas, and high atop the glittering Shops at Columbus Circle, a ripped, shirtless Santa straddles a middle-aged woman, grinding to a thumping beat as a half-horrified, half-thrilled crowd of onlookers erupts in screams, whistles and laughter. Sequins flash, cocktails spill, and phones whip out to capture the moment, as the object … Read more
All hail the darkest night and the rebirth of the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, the days are dimming, Yule is nigh, and the winter solstice, the proverbial long night of the soul, is at hand. The exact date and time of the solstices vary from year to year, but in 2025, the winter solstice … Read more
He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. And Santaphiles — adults who have the hots for Santa Claus — wouldn’t have it any other way. Paul Mason — a forker model whose holiday alter-ego is “Fashion Santa” — can tell whether you’ve been naughty or nice. Lane Dorsey “It’s always some … Read more
They’re painting Manhattan red. SantaCon 2025 officially touches down in NYC on December 13, meaning that the streets of Manhattan will soon be invaded by an army of Kris Kingle cosplayers jonesing for a drink. Running from 10 a.m. -8 p.m., this festive event is expected to see thousands of knockoff Saint Nicks and other … Read more
This modern-day Scrooge is bah hum-bugging his neighbors. Phones at the Brantford Police station in Ontario, Canada, were recently ringing like sleigh bells thanks to a local grump who plastered “Santa is FAKE,” “Your Family Buys Your Presents” signs on the windows of their residence, which is along the route of the community’s annual Santa Claus … Read more
He’s spreading Christmas jeer. Penniless parents who can’t afford holiday toys for their tots deserve a fate worse than Santa’s “naughty” list, says an unsympathetic critic, who’s virally bashing folks for being broke. “If you can’t afford to buy your kids Christmas presents, then you don’t deserve kids,” Sam, a dad and dog lover, from … Read more
AI is the new Grinch that’s stealing Christmas. Nervous laughter was Kelly Bowron’s visceral, hysterical response to her son learning the truth about Santa Claus Tuesday — courtesy of a Google search. Her Leo, 11 — whose belief in the jolly fat man had remained firmly intact from childhood to preadolescence until this week — … Read more
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