The first written citation for “Santa Claus” does not appear in the U.S. until the late 18th century, where it was alluded to in a mention of a religious event in the New York Gazette: “Last ...

“Heretofore, Santa Claus has always had all the fun himself of going up and down the chimney, but this year he thought he’d be just a little bit different — so he’s having all the children ...