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
Santa isn’t the only one coming soon. Festive deviants can now flirt with Father Christmas — or one of his naughty elves — on the erotic-audio app Bloom, which boasts chat and audio message capabilities. “When it comes to sexual content, we all have unique and specific desires we want to see fulfilled,” Hannah Albertshauser, the … Read more
Forget the toys — all these kids want for Christmas is a Black card to swipe for luxury labels. Children as young as 8 are asking Santa for $750 Moncler puffer jackets, $140 Uggs, $100 Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream moisturizer, $670 Hermes bracelets and accessories from Gucci and Louis Vuitton, among other designer items. “These … Read more
AI is even taking over tasks at the North Pole now. Ahead of the upcoming Christmas holiday, a group of helpful elves has commandeered the game-changing technology to aid Santa Claus during his busy season this year, using artificial intelligence to produce seemingly handwritten, one-of-a-kind correspondence that can be sent to reassure good boys and … Read more
Santa Claus may be on the naughty list this Christmas. Casey Wilson, who appeared alongside Tim Allen for the pilot episode of Disney+’s “The Santa Clauses” series, claims working with him was “truly single worst experience I’ve ever had with a co-star ever.” The “Saturday Night Live” star spoke to Variety on Wednesday about how … Read more
It’s hard to keep up the worldwide fib in the age of the world wide web. Parents are always trying to preserve the magic of Santa Claus for young children, but that’s becoming harder as technology becomes more ubiquitous. Searching “Is Santa real?” on Google, for example, yields a response from the online chocolate shop … Read more
It’s ho, ho — no! Disney’s The Santa Clauses’ Winter Wonderland on the rooftop of Pier 17 in the South Street Seaport is advertised as being NYC’s “most magical holiday attraction of the season.” But local parents say it’s just a dirty trick. They have taken to social media to complain about the “tiny” ice rink, … Read more
Tim Allen is going to pass on a viewing of “Violent Night.” The “Home Improvement” alum, who is known for his portrayal of Saint Nick in his “The Santa Claus” film franchise, prefers watching more wholesome, family holiday movies — like his own. “I can’t watch another Santa Claus movie. Especially when they’re bad Santas,” … Read more
There’s only one Saint Nick in Tim Allen’s house. The “Home Improvement” alum admitted – after his daughter seamlessly roasted him — that he’ll only watch a Santa Clause movie if it’s, well, his own. “Every Christmas we watch all three of them,” Elizabeth Allen-Dick told The Post in a joint interview for Season 2 … Read more
Someone’s off Grandma’s Nice list this year. An anonymous woman has caused a stir online after admitting to having banned her daughter and grandson from celebrating Christmas at her house this year — simply because they do not believe in Santa Claus. The real-life Grinch, posting in a popular Reddit forum, began by explaining that she … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. No one does Christmas quite like New York City. From the stunning window displays to the famous Rockefeller Center tree, it’s hard not to feel the holiday cheer … Read more
Brian Earl always loved Christmas and podcasts, but in 2016 he came up empty when looking for a combination of the two. Undeterred, Earl decided to start his own: “Christmas Past.” In his accompanying new book “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday Traditions” (Globe Pequot), Earl shares instructive stories about the Yuletide practices … Read more
You better watch out, you better not cry — because Santa Claus is coming to your town! For the 67th consecutive year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command is back to track the jolly man’s journey around the globe. Eager children — and hey, adults, too — can keep up with Santa’s whereabouts by using NORAD’s Santa … Read more