Santa News

Where's Santa? Tracking him is easier than ever

Santa Claus is already making his rounds across the world, and for those wondering when Santa will be landing his sleigh in your neighborhood, tracking his location is now easier than ever.

In the Media by Greta McClain

Mall Santa shares over 30 years of experience on the job Special

Etobicoke - Every year for Christmas, Vince Ciccheli steps into the shoes of the busiest man during the holiday season, to work as a mall Santa. It’s a role that’s brought with it many fond, heart filled memories, he says.

Digital Journal Report by Alexandra Christopoulos - 2 comments

NORAD ditches Google, will use Bing to track Santa

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has decided to switch from Google Maps to Microsoft's Bing Maps for its annual Track Santa project.

In the Media by Owen Weldon

French street theatre group fizzing at Coca-Cola’s Santa Claus ad

Nantes - French theatre group Royal de Luxe were shocked to discover Coca-Cola’s latest advert featuring a giant sized Santa Claus puppet being brought to life. The giant Santa bears a striking resemblance to Royal de Luxe’ own creations.

In the Media by Robert Myles

Is Santa a sexual predator? Special

Toronto - Are you hiring a Santa for your holiday party? Are you sure that your Kris Kringle is safe to be around the kids? There are few regulations that prevent sexual predators from hiring themselves out as Santa or a clown.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

Real Christmas trees are more 'environmentally friendly'

It may appear that an artificial Christmas tree, used year after year, is better for the environment than the use of a real tree, cut down each yuletide season. However, new research suggests that the real tree has a lower carbon footprint.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 7 comments

'Twas the Night Before Christmas rewrite has Santa butting out

After almost 200-years, the Christmas classic "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" has been rewritten to take out any reference to Santa smoking a pipe that some say is political correctness that's gone too far.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 6 comments

French Santa arrested over gun threat

Bordeaux - A man dressed as Santa was arrested after his nephew accused him of pointing a gun at him while they were at a Christmas market on Sunday.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 1 comment

Cash-strapped county fires Santa

Saint James - Faced with financial issues, layoffs and a budget to balance officials in Suffolk County, New York were forced to fire Santa Claus last week after determining they could no longer afford his $660 salary.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 8 comments

'Father Christmas' making an arrest caught on video

Catania - A man in the Sicilian city of Catania was surprised when he was arrested by “Father Christmas” as he was leaving a shop, an act which was captured on police video.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 2 comments