Santa Claus
A Guy Named 'Santa Claus' Was Just Elected to North Pole City Council
It's cute and all, but maybe a guy who legally changed his name for a joke isn't the ideal person to be steering your local government.
Rest In Peace to the Santa Claus Booed By Eagles Fans
Frank Olivo became a part of Philly sports lore when he was booed at a 1968 Eagles game while dressed as Santa Claus. His story was always more complicated than that.
The Hidden Language of Mall Santas
In order to maintain their carefully manicured illusion, some mall Santas and their elves have to employ code words and slang just to communicate with each other.
Is Google Killing Santa?
The searches for ‘Santa real’ spike every December, but kids might still believe.
MUNCHIES Guide to Christmas In Berlin - Part 4
Michel gets full Santa Claus training, chops down a fir tree in the woods, eats the traditional Berlin Christmas Eve dish (potato salad with sausages), and checks out a Christmas illumination party.
The Reindeer Farmer Congressman Who Thinks He Might Be Santa Claus
A look back on Congressman Santa Claus's short, but colorful, stint in public office.
Funeral Directors Share Morbid Stories About Death During the Holidays
"At midnight on Christmas Eve I was driving from LA to San Diego and back with 11 corpses. I was Santa Claus and they were my reindeer."
I was a Racist, Misogynistic Mall Santa’s Bitch
Mall Santas are real people, which means some of them are dicks.
Santa Claus Was a Shroom-Tripping Shaman
I was inspired to make a holiday weed feast after finding out that Santa Claus's surprising origins include psychedelic mushrooms, reindeer piss, and shamanism.
Homophobic Mall Santas Are Furious at a Documentary That Features a Gay Santa
I spoke to the director to find out why.
Gang Members Are Feeding New Zealand’s Hungry Children
One in four children live below the poverty line in New Zealand. The Tribal Huks, a gang that's made headlines for violent assaults and robberies in the country's North Island, is trying to help feed 70,000 hungry kids.
The Post Office Wants to Bring You Eggs and Doritos While You Sleep
The USPS is struggling to stay afloat—and its new plan involves dropping off bananas and frozen shrimp on your porch in the still of the night.