Thomas Nast, an editorial cartoonist known as the "Father of the American Cartoon," pulled from his native German folk traditions when he drew Santa Claus for Harper’s Weekly in an 1862 cartoon.

Santa Claus is a ... As the story of Santa Claus was in development, many cultural influences have shaped his image. During the 19th century, cartoonist Thomas Nast defined the look of Santa ...

Today, both towns attract the saint’s devotees. In 1866, Nast’s cartoon Santa Claus and His Works featured the words “Santaclaussville, N.P.” alongside Santa performing the tasks people ...

One of the most influential figures in shaping the modern image of Santa was Thomas Nast, an American cartoonist who drew pictures of Santa for Harper's Weekly in the 1860s and 1870s ...

In the 1860s, cartoonist Thomas Nast played a key role ... plump figure with a long beard, and his images continued to refine the popular image of Santa Claus over the years.